Instant Pot Pecan Cheesecake

This will make an amazing dessert on someone’s table this holiday season, Instant Pot Pecan Cheesecake.

It’s a great classical cheesecake filled with pecans. It looks just like fall. The filling is creamy and delicious. The filling is traditional. Cheesecakes are absolutely perfect. Since they require time to be refrigerated, you can easily make this the night before Thanksgiving or Christmas.

The great thing about this Pecan Pie Cheesecake is you get all of the flavors of a traditional pecan pie and the traditional flavors of cheesecake, all in one dessert.

Equipment You Will Need (affiliate links included)

• Instant Pot
• Springform Pan
• Food Processor
• Wire Rack

Instant Pot Pecan Cheesecake

Ingredients:

Crust Ingredients:

• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, melted

Cheesecake Filling

• 16 ounces cream cheese room temperature
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs room temperature
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• Pecan Pie Filling
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup light corn syrup
• 1/3 cup pecans chopped
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted

Simple Directions:

1. Mix together all of your ingredients for your crust.
2. In your springform cake pan, add a parchment paper layer on top of the round bottom piece. Place the springform on top of that, creating a seal, and lock it in place. Rip or cut any remaining paper hanging out from the sides—Grease the sides and bottom with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
3. Add your graham cracker crust to the pan, pressing firmly down on the bottom as well as the sides.
4. In a large mixing bowl, mix your butter and sugar. Mix until incorporated. Add one egg at a time as you continue to mix the cream cheese mixture, mix in your vanilla.
5. Add in your flour, sour cream. Mix while until combined.
6. Pour your cheesecake mixture into your springform pan.
7. In a small bowl, mix your pecan pie ingredients. Once mixed, add to the top of your cheesecake.
8. Add one and a half cups of water to your instant pot. Place the trivet inside.
9. Cover your pan with aluminum foil and place inside your instant pot on your trivet.
10. Lock your lid in place and close the valve. Set your instant pot to high pressure for one hour.
11. Once it is done, allow it to naturally release for 30 minutes, followed by a quick release.
12. Carefully remove the trivet with the Cheesecake on it by lifting it out with the trivet handles. Set to a cooling rack to let it cool. Remove the aluminum foil to allow it to breathe.
13. Once your cheesecake is cooled, transfer to the refrigerator for at least four hours to firm up.
14. Cut and serve! Enjoy!

This is all of the ingredients you will need to make a Homemade Instant Pot Pecan Cheesecake.

Start by making the crust. It is a classic graham cracker crust mixed with butter, sugar, and melted butter. It is one of the simplest crusts you will ever make.

The key is to press really firmly into the pan. So it adheres the same.

Making your cheesecake layer. Add all of the ingredients into a bowl. This is where room temperature cream cheese is important as it is so much easier to mix.

Time to make a pecan filing,

Some Common Questions Asked About This Recipe–

Do You Need To Chill The Cheesecake Once It’s Cooked?

Yes, absolutely, it needs to be refrigerated from 12 to 24 hours. This really helps it to firm up. And become a cheesecake. Without refrigeration, it will be soft.

Just cover the cheesecake with plastic wrap and place it flat into the refrigerator. Chill for 12 to 24 hours before serving.

Can You Freeze Instant Pot Cheesecakes?

Yes, this is a great dessert to make ahead of time. To prepare it for freezing, simply let it refrigerator until set, as called by the above directions. And then once it’s firm, cover with saran wrap and then place into a freezer bag. Making sure it’s completely sealed.

Frozen Cheesecake will last about 1 to 2 months.

To use frozen, place the frozen cheesecake into the refrigerator overnight and then serve as normal.

Supplies Needed for Making Instant Pot Cheesecakes

(Affiliate links Are Included)

Push Pan:

Fat Daddios makes some of the best cheesecake pans, I used either a 6 x 3 inch or 7×3 pan. They are easy to get out.

Silicone Sling: This is a new item, and it’s so much easier than making a sling out of foil.

OXO Good Grips Pressure Cooker Bakeware Sling, Red

Some Other Great Instant Pot Desserts–

INSTANT POT MONKEY BREAD

INSTANT POT CHRISTMAS SWIRL CHEESECAKE

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