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Instant Pot Chocolate Cheesecake

Rich and creamy, this Instant Pot Chocolate Cheesecake is incredible. Oreo crust topped with dark chocolate cheesecake filling and chocolate ganache. Tips and tricks for perfect cheesecake!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Chill Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 55 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 559 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the crust
  • 18 Oreo cookies
  • 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
For the Filling
  • 2 packages cream cheese, room temperature 8 ounce each
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 ounce Ghirardelli 60% cacao chocolate bar melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the ganache
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 4 ounce Ghirardelli 60% cacao chocolate bar

Instructions

For the crust
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  1. In a food processor, pulse oreo cookies until fine crumb. Add in melted butter.
  2. Press crumbs firmly into the bottom, and slightly up the sides, of a 7-inch springform pan.
  3. Place in freezer while you make the filling.
For the filling
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese with sugar until creamy. Add in sour cream and beat just until combined.
  2. Add in cocoa powder, melted chocolate, eggs, and vanilla and mix by hand until everything is incorporated.
  3. Pour into prepared crust. Cover the top of the cheesecake pan with foil. Then take a second long piece of foil and cover the bottom of the pan and up the sides.
PRESSURE COOK
  1. Pour 1 cup of water into the bottom of the pressure cooker. Place the cheesecake pan on a trivet or sling and lower into the Instant Pot.
  2. Lock the lid in place and make sure the valve on top is set to "SEALING."
  3. Select HIGH PRESSURE and a cook time of 35 minutes. (timer will begin after it comes to pressure)
  4. Once the time ends, allow to naturally release. This means do not touch the valve until the silver pin drops. This will take anywhere from 20-30 minutes.
  5. Once the pressure is released, open the lid, and remove the cheesecake using the sling. Allow to cool to room temperature on the counter. I leave the foil in place.
  6. Once room temperature, place cheesecake in the refrigerator for 6 hours, or overnight (with the foil still one...you can dab the excess moisture off the top of the foil if needed).
For the ganache
  1. Heat heavy cream in microwave for 45 seconds. Add chocolate (broken into pieces).
  2. Stir until smooth (this may take a few minutes). Allow to cool slightly before pouring over the top of chilled cheesecake.
Serve
  1. Remove foil from cheesecake and slide a butter knife around the edge of the pan. Release the spring and remove pan.
  2. Pour ganache over the top and allow to set (if desired).
  3. Slice and serve with homemade whipped cream.

Notes

  • Plan ahead and make your cheesecake a day in advance. This allows your cheesecake plenty of time to firm up and chill.
  • Make sure your cream cheese and eggs are room temperature when making the cheesecake filling. They will blend smoother without clumps!
  • Whichever cheesecake pan you use, make sure there is a little extra room on the sides, between the pan and the pressure cooker.
  • Store cheesecake in refrigerator for up to 5 days for best results.
  • The cook time and prep time do not include the time it takes the Instant Pot to come to pressure.
  • Allow ganache to cool slightly (and thicken) before pouring over the chilled cheesecake!

Nutrition Information

Calories 559kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 58g (19%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 34g (52%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g Cholesterol 95mg (32%) Sodium 189mg (8%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 43g (86%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 559

% Daily Value*

Calories 559kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 58g 19%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 34g 52%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g 53%
Cholesterol 95mg 32%
Sodium 189mg 8%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 43g 86%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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