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Instant Pot strawberry cheesecake with graham cracker crust and strawberry topping on white plate

Instant Pot Strawberry Cheesecake

5 from 5 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
8 hours 15 minutes
Total Time: 9 hours
Servings: 8 Servings

Description

A creamy, crack-free strawberry cheesecake made entirely in the Instant Pot, topped with a fresh strawberry sauce simmered in the same pot.

Ingredients 

Crust Ingredients:

  • 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Filling Ingredients:

  • 24 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup sour cream, room temperature
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature

Strawberry Topping Ingredients:

  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced (divided)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch , + 1 tbsp water

Instructions

  • Mix crust ingredients; press into a greased 7-inch springform pan, going 1 inch up the sides. Freeze 15 minutes.
  • Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, sour cream, flour, lemon juice, vanilla — mix on low just until combined.
  • Add eggs one at a time on lowest speed.
  • Pour filling over crust; tap to remove bubbles; cover loosely with foil.
  • Pour 1½ cups water into Instant Pot. Place pan on trivet using a foil sling.
  • Pressure cook on HIGH for 25 minutes. Natural release 15 minutes.
  • Blot any condensation. Cool 1 hour at room temp, then chill at least 8 hours.
  • Wipe inner pot. Sauté half the strawberries with sugar, lemon, vanilla for 8–10 min. Add cornstarch slurry and the rest of the berries. Cool.
  • Top the chilled cheesecake with strawberry sauce. Slice and serve.

Equipment

  • Instant Pot, or Ninja Foodi
  • Springform Pan
  • Foil

Notes

Notes
  • All dairy ingredients MUST be at room temperature.
  • Don't overmix — air is the enemy.
  • Overnight chilling is non-negotiable for clean slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 608kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 9gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 402mgPotassium: 244mgFiber: 1gSugar: 37gVitamin A: 1527IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 125mgIron: 1mg