Instant Pot Blueberry-Pecan Cheesecake

An Instant Pot isn’t just for soups and braises. Did you know that the pressure cooking function can be used to make a cheesecake with a lusciously tender texture? The only special tools you need are a 7-inch (15-cm) springform pan that fits inside the pot, plus a sheet of aluminum foil. Fold a piece of foil that’s 20 inches (50 cm) long into a sling that’s 3 inches (7.5 cm) wide. Place it under the springform pan to lower it into the Instant Pot. Leave it under the pan while cooking the cake, then use it again to remove the cake when it’s done.

Instant Pot Blueberry-Pecan Cheesecake

Ingredients

For the crust:

• 2 oz. (60 g) graham crackers
• 1/2 cup (2 oz./60 g) toasted pecans
• 1 Tbs. firmly packed light brown sugar
• 3 Tbs. unsalted butter, melted

For the filling:

• 1 lb. (500 g) cream cheese, at room temperature
• 3/4 cup (6 oz./185 g) granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup (2 oz./60 g) sour cream, at room temperature
• 2 eggs, at room temperature
• 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• Pinch of kosher salt
• 1/2 cup (5 oz./155 g) blueberry preserves
• 1 tsp. grated lemon zest
• 1 cup (4 oz./125 g) blueberries

Directions

1. To make the crust, in a food processor, combine the graham crackers, pecans and brown sugar and pulse to fine crumbs. Add the butter and pulse until combined. Press the mixture onto the bottom of a 7-inch (15-cm) round springform pan. Set aside.

2. To make the filling, in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the cream cheese, granulated sugar and sour cream and beat on medium speed until smooth, about 3 minutes. Stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the eggs, lemon juice, vanilla extract and salt and beat on medium-high speed until evenly blended, about 1 minute. Pour the filling into the prepared crust.

3. Pour 2 cups (16 fl. oz./500 ml) water into an Instant Pot and insert the steam rack. Using a foil sling (see note), lower the cake pan onto the rack. Tuck the foil ends over the cake, lock the lid in place, and turn the valve to “sealing.” Set the Instant Pot to pressure cook at high pressure for 28 minutes.

4. Once the pressure cooking is complete, let the steam release naturally for 15 minutes, then turn the valve to “venting” to release any residual steam. Remove the lid and, using the sling, lift out the cake pan. Let the cake cool, then cover and refrigerate until set, about 2 hours.

5. When the cake has set, in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, bring the preserves and lemon zest to a simmer. Add the blueberries and simmer until the berries begin to burst, about 2 minutes. Let cool slightly, then pour the blueberry sauce evenly over the cheesecake. Refrigerate until the topping is set, about 1 hour. To serve, remove the pan sides and cut the cake into wedges. Serves 6 to 8.

For this and more recipes that are big on flavor but short on prep time, check out The Instant Pot Cookbook, by the cooks of the Williams Sonoma Test Kitchen.

Summary

Recipe Name

Instant Pot Blueberry-Pecan Cheesecake

Published On

2018-04-19

Preparation Time

25M

Cook Time

45M

Total Time

1H10M

Average Rating

2.5 Based on 41 Review(s)