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    Instant Pot New York Cheesecake

    Published: Nov 28, 2023 by Mike Vrobel · This post may contain affiliate links · 85 Comments

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    Instant Pot New York Cheesecake. Yes, you can make cheesecake in the Instant Pot. Yes, it's fantastic.

    Pressure cooker cheesecake was a bridge too far. I mean…who in their right mind would bother to make a cheesecake in a pressure cooker?

    (Looks embarrassed, hesitates, then slowly raises hand)

    An Instant Pot New York cheesecake topped with cherries
    Instant Pot New York Cheesecake

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    • Ingredients
    • How to Make Instant Pot New York Cheesecake
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Storing Leftovers
    • Can I freeze a New York cheesecake made in the Instant Pot?
    • Equipment
    • Should You Use a Push Pan or a Springform Pan?
    • Tips and Tricks
    • Instant Pot New York Cheesecake - Recipe
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    I resisted this idea for a long time, but the pressure cooker does a fantastic job with cheesecake. You know how you’re supposed to cook a cheesecake in a water bath? The pressure cooker does the same thing, pressure steaming the cheesecake, resulting in evenly cooked cheesecake. No cracks, no overdone edges - perfectly creamy cheesecake. The best cheesecakes I’ve ever made.

    Pressure cooker cheesecake is hard to mess up. (And, even when I messed up, everyone gobbled down the “failures”.) Pressure cooking steams the cheesecake at 240°F to 250°F, a much lower temperature than you get in an oven, so it is difficult to overcook. My most consistent results were at 35 minutes under pressure; they never overcooked, and came out creamy and smooth all the way through.

    Want to impress your guests with something completely out of left field from the pressure cooker? Make a cheesecake.

    Ingredients

    Crust

    • ¾ cup graham cracker crumbs (4 whole graham crackers, crushed)
    • 2 tablespoons melted butter

    Cheesecake

    • 1 pound regular cream cheese, softened (2 8-ounce packages)
    • ⅔ cup sugar
    • 2 teaspoons corn starch
    • 2 large eggs
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ cup sour cream

    Topping

    • Cherry Pie Filling (optional)

    How to Make Instant Pot New York Cheesecake

    Prep the pan

    Spray the 7-inch cheesecake pan with nonstick cooking spray. Mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then spread the crust mixture evenly across the bottom of the pan. Pack the graham cracker crust down, pushing it up the sides of the pan a little.

    Make the cheesecake filling

    Soften the cream cheese by leaving it out at room temperature for at least 1 hour (or heat it in the microwave for 20 to 30 seconds, until it is softened). Beat the cream cheese in an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Mix the sugar and corn starch together, then slowly add to the mixing bowl, beating on medium speed until the sugar is completely blended, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating on low speed until just blended. Stir in the vanilla and sour cream by hand. Pour the cream cheese mixture into the cheesecake pan, then tap the pan on the countertop for about 30 seconds to get rid of air bubbles.

    Pressure cook the cheesecake for 20 minutes with a Natural Release

    Put the cooking rack or baking sling in an Instant Pot or other pressure cooker, then pour in 1 cup of water. If your rack does not have handles, make an aluminum foil sling to lift the cheesecake: fold a 2-foot long piece of aluminum foil over a few times, until it is a long strip about 4 inches wide. Center the cheesecake pan on the sling and carefully lower it into the pot, setting it on the rack. Lock the lid on the cooker and pressure cook on high for 20 minutes in an Instant Pot or other electric PC (“Manual” or “Pressure Cook” mode in an Instant Pot), or for 16 minutes in a stovetop PC. Then let the pressure come down naturally, about 20 more minutes. (If you’re in a hurry, you can quick release any pressure left in the pot after 20 minutes.)

    Cool the cheesecake, then serve

    Lift the cheesecake out of the pressure cooker. Immediately run a knife around the rim of the cheesecake pan to loosen the cheesecake from the sides. Cool the pan at room temperature for an hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. Top with the cherry pie filling and serve.

    Serving Suggestions

    For small dessert servings, I slice the cheesecake into 8 pieces, top with the cherries, and serve. If you have hearty eaters, you can cut the cheesecake into 6 slices. Or, make another cheesecake so people can mix and match different flavors. (See my other cheesecake recipes here: Instant Pot Cheesecake Roundup.

    I love cherry on cheesecake, but you can choose your own favorite fruit filling to top your cheesecake. Strawberry an blueberry filling are two of my other favorites.

    Storing Leftovers

    Cheesecake keeps well in the refrigerator. According to the USDA, cheesecake will keep in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days. [Source: USDA FMA Data Spreadsheet]

    Can I freeze a New York cheesecake made in the Instant Pot?

    Absolutely! Wrap the whole cheesecake in plastic wrap and freeze it, then take it out and let it thaw overnight for serving. Or, store individual pieces in air-tight containers or plastic wrapped, and they will thaw out quicker. Cheesecake will last for up to 6 months in the freezer, and it's a great way to have a cheesecake snack whenever you want one!

    Equipment

    • 6 quart or larger pressure cooker (I love my 6 quart Instant Pot)
    • 7-inch x 3-inch cheesecake pan, to fit my Instant Pot 6 quart (My favorites are by NordicWare and Fat Daddio)
    • Rack for pressure cooker

    Should You Use a Push Pan or a Springform Pan?

    You can use whichever you like. Springform pans are a little easier to use - you can lift the sides away, where a push pan requires you to lift the center out from the edge, leaving me wearing the outer ring like an armband. But, I find the thick aluminum of the push pans helps the cheesecake cook a little more evenly. I use push pans, but I've made cheesecakes in both and the difference between them is small.

    Tips and Tricks

    • Soft cream cheese prevents lumps - if the cheesecake is cold, it doesn’t smooth out in the mixer.
    • After cooking, the cheesecake can be refrigerated for up to 6 days…if it lasts that long.
    • The original version of this recipe had you cover the pan with aluminum foil. I removed that instruction; I found the cheesecake cooks more quickly and evenly if the pan is not covered with foil.

    Adapted from Philadelphia Classic Cheesecake [Kraft.com]

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    An Instant Pot New York cheesecake topped with cherries

    Instant Pot New York Cheesecake - Recipe


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    • Author: Mike Vrobel
    • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
    • Yield: 8 pieces of cheesecake 1x
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    Pressure Cooker New York Cheesecake recipe. Pressure cooker cheesecake? Yes, you want to try it. Perfectly cooked cheesecake in about an hour from your pressure cooker.


    Ingredients

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    Crust

    • ¾ cup graham cracker crumbs (4 whole graham crackers, crushed)
    • 2 tablespoons melted butter

    Cheesecake

    • 1 pound regular cream cheese, softened (2 8-ounce packages)
    • ⅔ cup sugar
    • 2 teaspoons corn starch
    • 2 large eggs
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ cup sour cream

    Topping

    • Cherry Pie Filling

    Instructions

    1. Prep the pan: Spray the 7-inch cheesecake pan with nonstick cooking spray. Mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then spread evenly across the bottom of the pan and pack down, pushing the graham crackers up the sides a little.
    2. Make the cheesecake filling: Soften the cream cheese by leaving it out at room temperature for at least 1 hour (or heat it in the microwave for 20 to 30 seconds, until it is softened). Beat the cream cheese in an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Mix the sugar and corn starch together, then slowly add to the mixing bowl, beating on medium speed until the sugar is completely blended, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating on low speed until just blended. Stir in the vanilla and sour cream by hand. Pour into the cheesecake pan, then tap the pan on the countertop for about 30 seconds to get rid of air bubbles.
    3. Pressure cook the cheesecake for 20 minutes with a Natural Release: Put the cooking rack or baking sling in an Instant Pot or other pressure cooker, then pour in 1 cup of water. If your rack does not have handles, make an aluminum foil sling to lift the cheesecake: fold a 2-foot long piece of aluminum foil over a few times, until it is a long strip about 4 inches wide. Center the cheesecake pan on the sling and carefully lower it into the pot, setting it on the rack. Lock the lid on the cooker and pressure cook on high for 20 minutes in an Instant Pot or other electric PC (“Manual” or “Pressure Cook” mode in an Instant Pot), or for 16 minutes in a stovetop PC. Then let the pressure come down naturally, about 20 more minutes. (If you’re in a hurry, you can quick release any pressure left in the pot after 20 minutes.)
    4. Cool the cheesecake, then serve: Lift the cheesecake out of the pressure cooker. Immediately run a knife around the rim of the cheesecake pan to loosen the cheesecake from the sides. Cool the pan at room temperature for an hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. Top with the cherry pie filling and serve.

    Equipment

    7-Inch Springform Pan

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    • Prep Time: 1 hour
    • Cook Time: 45 minutes
    • Category: Desserts
    • Method: Pressure Cooker
    • Cuisine: American

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    Comments

    1. Lauren says

      October 24, 2017 at 12:54 am

      When you say let natural it naturally release about 10 more minutes, do you quick release after 10 mins or is that all it takes to release the pressure?

      Reply
      • Mike Vrobel says

        October 24, 2017 at 6:49 am

        That's all it usually takes to release the pressure. But, if you're in a hurry, you can quick release at that point.

        Reply
    2. vanessa says

      September 28, 2017 at 4:34 pm

      I only found a 6" springform pan. Would I have to adjust time?

      Reply
    3. Kara Leeper says

      September 23, 2017 at 10:29 pm

      Mike, have you tried this with fat free cream cheese?

      Reply
      • Mike Vrobel says

        September 24, 2017 at 10:05 am

        No, I haven't. If you try it, let me know how it goes!

        Reply
    4. Linda says

      April 15, 2017 at 5:18 pm

      Do you cool completely (4 hours) before removing it from the pan?

      Reply
      • Mike Vrobel says

        April 15, 2017 at 5:26 pm

        Yes - after running the knife around to loosen it, I pop it in the fridge. I'm not sure it matters; I leave it in the pan because the pan protects the cheesecake while I move it to the fridge.

        Reply
    5. Martha says

      March 25, 2017 at 5:23 pm

      Do you cook the cheesecake on the cake setting?

      Reply
      • Mike Vrobel says

        March 26, 2017 at 6:06 am

        No - manual mode (for high pressure)

        Reply
    6. Juliana C. Brown says

      March 16, 2017 at 8:27 am

      This recipe looks awesome. Any suggestions on adapting your recipe to a 10" springform pan? I have an old Presto PC that can definitely accommodate a 9 or 10" springeform. My family LOVES cheesecake and a 7" cake is gone in a day

      Reply
      • Tanya Johnston says

        May 14, 2025 at 5:15 pm

        Hello,
        I am living in Spain and I have not found the block type cream cheese, only the softer plastic containers- but the regular Philadelphia cream cheese brand- will this work?
        Thank you.

        Reply
        • Mike Vrobel says

          May 14, 2025 at 9:03 pm

          As long as it is regular cream cheese, not “whipped” cream cheese, it will work.

          Reply
    7. Wyguy says

      March 02, 2017 at 7:44 pm

      I cooked as per recipe and the taste is great. The cheesecake was a bit soft, could my being at 6000 feet mean that I should adjust cooking time?

      Reply
      • Mike Vrobel says

        March 02, 2017 at 7:52 pm

        Yes, altitude matters. The rule of thumb is: For every 1000 ft above 2000 ft elevation, increase cooking time by 5%. In other words, at 3000 feet increase by 5%, at 4000 feet increase by 10%, at 5000 feet increase by 15%, and so on. For your 6000 feet, increase the cooking time by 20%, or to 42 minutes.

        Reply
    8. Eileen Spahl says

      February 14, 2017 at 1:01 pm

      Hi Mike, I have an 8 qt Instant Pot. How would I adjust the cheesecake recipe? Thanks, Eileen

      Reply
      • Mike V says

        February 14, 2017 at 1:11 pm

        You don't need to change anything - it works fine in a 8 quart Instant Pot.

        Reply
    9. Dan says

      February 09, 2017 at 2:48 pm

      I've now made three of these cheesecakes - they are really good. I actually like the 7" size better..it's perfect for 6 adequate slices.

      I thought the crust might not turn out as well, but I was pleasantly surprised to find the crust was perfect (altho I do add another couple graham crackers because I like my crust a bit thicker.

      I also mix up a little sour cream with some sugar, and pour it over the top - I miss the taste of the sour cream topping otherwise.

      Reply
    10. Mary says

      December 25, 2016 at 8:20 pm

      I just served this for Christmas dinner. It was delicious, the best cheesecake I've ever made! Thanks Mike!

      Reply
    11. Debby L. says

      December 24, 2016 at 8:39 am

      Believe it or not, I can't find a 3" deep 7" dia. springform. Check out Amazon...#62.71 for the Nordic Ware, plus shipping. Good grief! They don't have the 7" Fat Daddio, either. Would a 2 and a quarter inch deep one work? How much clearance do you need at the top, if I have to waste some filling? TIA

      Reply
      • Mike V says

        December 24, 2016 at 8:43 am

        Debby, I'm sorry about that - those sizes are very popular now, thanks to the Instant Pot's success. You don't need much clearance - about a quarter of an inch. I've cooked them in a 2 inch pan, pouring most of the way up, but I did have to waste some of the filling.

        Reply
        • Debby L. says

          December 24, 2016 at 8:55 am

          Thanks Mike...Merry Christmas!

          Reply
        • Tonya Weninger says

          May 27, 2024 at 10:52 pm

          This was wonderful!! I've made cheesecake the old fashioned way, but this was faster and creamier. That being said, I did two substitutions; honey instead of vanilla extract. Apparently I was out of extract and didn't know it! The second was Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.

          Reply
          • Mike Vrobel says

            May 28, 2024 at 6:42 am

            Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

            Reply
    12. Jason says

      December 19, 2016 at 3:26 pm

      Looks delicious Mike, I can't wait to try it. I usually make my cheesecake with a sugar cookie crust, so I'll follow your timing after prebaking and cooling the crust.

      Reply
    13. MaryLou says

      December 14, 2016 at 2:48 pm

      Does the timing start from the time the pressure cooker reaches pressure, or from the time you place it on the burner to start the process?

      Reply
      • Mike V says

        December 14, 2016 at 2:49 pm

        Timing starts when the cooker reaches pressure.

        Reply
    14. RN says

      December 14, 2016 at 12:07 pm

      I have the Fat Dadio "push up from the bottom" pan. Should I add time to this recipe?

      Reply
      • Mike V says

        December 14, 2016 at 12:08 pm

        No! It works just fine. If anything, it cooks more evenly. I just had better luck with the Nordicware springform pan.

        Reply
        • Allen says

          April 30, 2017 at 1:04 pm

          Define "better luck". I just ordered the Fat Daddio pan, and am looking forward to getting it tomorrow. So far, the only thing I've used my Instant Pot for is hard boiled (actually steamed, of course) eggs, which come out GREAT.

          Reply
          • Mike Vrobel says

            April 30, 2017 at 1:52 pm

            I'm sorry - I don't understand the "better luck" question?

            Reply
            • Mike Vrobel says

              April 30, 2017 at 4:43 pm

              Never mind - I see it. The springform pan is easier to get the cheesecake out.

    15. Emily says

      December 13, 2016 at 10:19 am

      Do you think this would work in the instant pot or do you need a real-deal pressure cooker? Have you tried making cheesecake sous vide?

      Reply
      • Mike V says

        December 13, 2016 at 10:24 am

        I made mine in the Instant Pot, so, yes, I think it will work. 🙂
        I have not tried cheesecake sous vide. I did creme brûlée sous vide last year, which worked well.

        Reply
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