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Instant Pot Meyer Lemon Cheesecake

Instant Pot Meyer Lemon Cheesecake is a delightful combination of sweet and tangy, with a rich and silky lemon-flavored cheesecake filling.

Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 431 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Crust:
  • 1 1/2 cups Graham crackers crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
Batter:
  • 16 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons Meyer lemon juice
  • Zest of 1 Meyer lemon
Topping:
  • Whipped Cream
  • Meyer Lemon slices
  • Meyer lemon zest

Instructions

Cheesecake Crust:
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  1. Lightly coat a 7x3-inch springform pan with nonstick spray and set it aside.
  2. Add all the crust ingredients to a large bowl and stir until well combined.
  3. Press the mixture into the prepared springform pan. Press the crust and try to line the sides to the middle of the pan edges.
  4. Freeze for at least 20 minutes.
Cheesecake Batter:
  1. Using a hand mixer, beat the cream cheese in a large bowl until light and fluffy at low to medium speed.
  2. Add the sugar and cornstarch and continue beating until well combined. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time and beat after each addition until well combined.
  4. Add heavy cream, sour cream, vanilla extract, lime juice, and lime zest. Beat until just combined.
  5. Remove the crust from the freezer and pour the cheesecake batter mixture into the prepared pan. Cover the top with foil.
Cook:
  1. Place metal trivet into a 6-qt Instant Pot and add 1 1/2 cups water.
  2. Gently transfer the cheesecake pan to the top of the trivet.
  3. Select the manual setting and adjust the pressure to high. Set the time to 35 minutes.
  4. After cooking and the Instant Pot beeps, release pressure naturally for about 20-30 minutes.
  5. Carefully open the pot and transfer the cheesecake to a cooling rack. Let it cool for 1 hour, then run a paring knife around the edges.
  6. Transfer the cheesecake to the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  7. Garnish with whipped cream and lemon slices before serving.

Notes

  • Block cheese, not spreadable cheese, is what should be used for this recipe.
  • Also, use a plane grater to zest the Meyer very finely, and don’t include the white and bitter pith under the yellow skin.
  • ALL of your ingredients should be at room temp, or you’ll have difficulty making a batter that’s smooth.

Nutrition Information

Calories 431kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 117mg (39%) Sodium 443mg (18%) Potassium 229mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 25g (50%) Vitamin A 878IU (18%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 151mg (15%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 431

% Daily Value*

Calories 431kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 117mg 39%
Sodium 443mg 18%
Potassium 229mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 25g 50%
Vitamin A 878IU 18%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 151mg 15%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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