Instant Pot Strawberry Cheesecake
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Instant Pot Strawberry Cheesecake
Description
Instant Pot Strawberry Cheesecake starts with a graham cracker crust combined with cinnamon and sugar, pressed into a springform pan and frozen to set. The filling blends cream cheese with sugar, cornstarch, eggs, strawberry jam, a strawberry-flavored gelatin package, sour cream, lemon juice and zest, and vanilla extract. The gelatin and jam boost the strawberry flavor and help set the cheesecake.
The cheesecake cooks in the Instant Pot using a water bath on a metal trivet, which gently steams the cake to a dense yet creamy consistency. After cooking, it should be cooled and chilled to fully firm up before serving. The fresh whipped cream and strawberry garnish add a contrasting lightness to the rich cake.
To achieve the best texture, avoid overbeating the batter to prevent too much air from causing collapse. Using block cream cheese at room temperature helps blend ingredients smoothly. The recipe advises keeping ingredients at room temperature and not using spreadable cheese. This cheesecake is suited for those looking for a strawberry-flavored dessert made without a traditional oven.
Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar white
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 5 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
Batter:
- 16 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar white
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 egg at room temperature, large
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam seedless
- 1 strawberry Jell-O package
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Topping:
- Whipped Cream
- strawberry fresh
Instructions
Cheesecake Crust:
- Lightly coat a 7x3-inch springform pan with nonstick spray and set it aside.
- Add all the crust ingredients to a large bowl and stir until well combined.
- Press the mixture into the prepared springform pan.
- Press the crust and try to line the sides about to the middle of the pan edges.
- Freeze for at least 20 minutes.
Strawberry Cheesecake Batter:
- In a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat the cream cheese until light and fluffy on medium-low speed.
- Add the sugar and cornstarch and continue beating until well combined. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl.
- Add the eggs one at a time and beat after each addition until well combined.
- Add jam, Jell-O, sour cream, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Beat until just combined.
- Remove crust from the freezer and pour cheesecake batter mixture into the prepared pan.
- Cover the top with foil.
Cook:
- Place metal trivet into a 6-qt Instant Pot and add 1 1/2 cups water.
- Gently transfer the cheesecake pan on top of the trivet.
- Select manual setting and adjust the pressure to high. Set time to 35 minutes. You can do 40 minutes for a denser cheesecake.
- When finished cooking and the Instant Pot beeps, release pressure naturally for about 20-30 minutes.
- Carefully open the pot and transfer the cheesecake to a cooling rack. Let it cool for 1 hour, after which run a paring knife around the edges.
- Transfer cheesecake to the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Garnish with whipped cream and fresh strawberries before serving.
Notes
- Avoid overbeating the batter to prevent incorporating excess air, which can cause the cake to collapse.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing and texture.
- Use block-style cream cheese, not spreadable, to help the dessert set properly.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 427 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 427kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 506mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 233mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 615IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 146mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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