Instant Pot New York Cheesecake Recipes

Steps:

• For the cheesecake: Put the cookies and salt in a food processor and pulse until the cookies are broken down into fine crumbs. Add the butter and pulse until completely combined. (The texture will be similar to wet sand.) Press firmly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of a 7-inch springform pan.
• Wipe out the bowl of the food processor and add the cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, vanilla extract and eggs. Process until completely smooth, opening the lid and scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Pour the mixture over the crust.
• Tear off a large piece of aluminum foil, about 1 1/2-feet long, and put the cheesecake pan in the center. Wrap the foil around the pan, folding down the sides as needed so the top of the pan isn?t covered. Tear off a second piece of aluminum foil, about 2-feet long, and lay the foil in front of you with the longer side closest to you. Folding it toward you (the long way), fold the foil in half once then old once again to create a foil sling for your cheesecake.
• Pour 2 cups water in to the bottom of the Instant Pot®, insert the machine's trivet. Put the cheesecake pan in the center of the foil sling then pick up both sides of the sling and bring them up the sides of the pan. Carefully lower the pan onto the trivet. Fold down the foil sling as needed so that it fits in the pot but does not touch the cheesecake. Follow the manufacturer's guide for locking the lid and preparing to cook. Set top pressure cook on high for 35 minutes.
• After the pressure cook cycle is complete, turn off the heat and let the steam release naturally for 25 minutes. After 25 minutes, follow the manufacturer's guide for steam release and allow any residual steam to air out. Be careful of any remaining steam and unlock and remove the lid and carefully use the foil sling to lift out the cheesecake and set it over a cooling rack. Remove the foil from around the cake pan then use paper towels to blot off any excess liquid from the top and sides of the cheesecake. Use a small offset spatula or the tip of a paring knife to loosen the sides of the cheesecake from the pan. Allow to sit at room temperature until mostly cooled, about 1 hour. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until completely set, at least 4 hours and up to overnight.
• Once set, remove the plastic wrap from the cheesecake and use a small offset spatula or the tip of a paring knife to again loosen the sides of the cheesecake from the pan. Remove the outer ring from the pan and set the cheesecake aside.
• For the sour cream topping: Combine the sour cream, confectioners? sugar and vanilla in a medium bowl and whisk until completely smooth. Spread on top of the cheesecake, leaving a small border around the edges of the cake. Top with your favorite berries.

Steps:

• Pulse graham crackers, 2 teaspoons white sugar, and cinnamon in a food processor. Pour in melted butter; pulse until fine crumbs form. Pat the crust into the bottom and 1 inch up the sides of a 6-inch springform pan. Put the pan in the freezer for 20 minutes.
• Mix cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer on medium-low speed until aerated and creamy, about 4 minutes. Add 2/3 cup sugar and salt; mix for 4 minutes more. Add vanilla extract and lemon zest; mix batter for 1 minute more.
• Crack 1 egg into the batter; mix for 1 minute. Add remaining egg; mix for 1 minute more. Stir in the sour cream; mix until it has disappeared into the batter, about 1 minute. Pour into the crust-lined pan. Make a loose tent over the pan with aluminum foil.
• Pour 1 1/2 cups of water into the bottom of the Instant Pot®; add the trivet. Lower the filled springform pan carefully into the Instant Pot®. Lock the lid into place.
• Choose the "Manual" setting; select high pressure. Set cook time for 40 minutes. When the timer goes off, allow pressure to naturally release for 18 minutes. Remove the lid. Check for doneness; edges should be set and the center should jiggle slightly when shaken.
• Transfer the cheesecake to the refrigerator. Chill for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

Steps:

• CRUST: Add graham crackers and sugar to the bowl of food processor and pulse a couple of times, until small crumbs form. Melt butter in microwave or on stove top and add to graham cracker mixture. Pulse until just combined. Pour graham cracker mixture into bottom of greased 6 or 7-inch cheesecake pan and press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan. Place pan with crust into freezer for 15 minutes. FILLING: Mix just enough to blend - don't over beat the filling. Blend together cream cheese, sugar, flour (if using), lemon juice and vanilla extract until smooth. Add eggs and yolk, one at a time. Blend in cream. Pour filling into the pan, on top of the graham cracker crust. Add 1 1/2 cups of water to the bottom of your pressure cooker and then place a trivet inside the pot. Cover the cheesecake first with a piece of aluminum foil and secure it around the sides. Place cheesecake into pressure cooker using a sling. (can make sling using long piece of foil - folded in thirds length-wise) Lock pressure cooker cover into place. Set the pressure to high for 37 minutes. Allow a 10 minute natural release. After all pressure has been released, open pressure cooker and gently remove the pan. Remove the foil and dab off any liquid that may have accumulated. The center will be a bit jiggly, but don't worry. The heat that is trapped inside will continue to cook the center while the cheesecake cools. TOPPING: Mix together the sour cream and sugar and then spread on the hot cheesecake. Sprinkle lemon zest on top. Let cool on wire rack for one hour. Remove cheesecake from pan, lightly cover and place in refrigerator overnight. Note: For a smooth and creamy texture, remove the cream cheese and the eggs from the refrigerator 20 to 30 minutes before you use them. Be careful about over baking. A cheesecake is done before the center of it is set. It will be a bit jiggly in the center and the sides will be slightly higher. Don't feel the urge to cook longer or else the cheesecake will crack and that's just not good. Use a 6" or 7" springform or Fat Daddio's push pan.

Steps:

• Place a piece of parchment paper in the bottom of a 7-inch springform pan. Coat parchment paper and sides of the pan with 1 teaspoon butter.
• Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar for crust together in a medium bowl. Press onto the bottom of the prepared springform pan.
• Mix cream cheese and sugar for filling together in a large bowl until smooth. Blend in milk, then mix in the eggs, one at a time, mixing just enough to incorporate. Mix in sour cream, flour, and vanilla until smooth. Pour filling into prepared crust.
• Cover the pan with aluminum foil. Add 1 cup of water to the bottom a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Place the springform pan on top of a trivet and place it in the Instant Pot®.
• Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 35 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 35 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Remove the pan and cool at room temperature, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Chill in refrigerator until serving.
• Meanwhile, make the whipped topping by whipping heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla together in a bowl until peaks form. Place on top of cheesecake or add to cut pieces at serving.