Dessert

New York Style Cheesecake in the Instant Pot

Posted by Carol the Country Cook on

Another disclaimer needed here.  My mother makes the world’s best New York style cheesecake!  It doesn’t need any topping (unless you are a fan of whipped cream on cheesecake as some of my family is!)  It is just fantastic all by itself.  So, it is with limited expectations that I tested this recipe from This Old Gal.  If you are looking for a great source of recipes and information, I highly recommend her site!  When I made the Peanut Butter Cheesecake, I used this 7″ Springform pan.  For this cheesecake, I decided to try this 6″ Push Pan.  It was really FULL when I was done.  I probably should have ordered this 6″ Push Pan that has the 3″ sides but it wasn’t available when I placed my order.  I think this recipe would have been fine in the 7″ Springform now that I’ve tried it.  Here is the process:

  1. I used my Ninja to reduce graham crackers to crumbs and added melted butter.  I should have measured here–I think I made too many crumbs.  This might be a good time to let you know that I’m not a perfect cook–FAR from it.  I should probably be more careful with my measuring.  I’m also not a perfect food photographer.  I’m much more focused on feeding my family than I am with perfection.  wp-1471344443482.jpg
  2. I mixed the filling together per her instructions and got it ready to put it in the oven.wp-1471344443491.jpg
  3. I didn’t need to make a sling here.  The trivet that came with my Instant Pot has handles so I was able to set the pan on it and lower it into the pot after adding the water.  wp-1471344444122.jpgwp-1471344444367.jpg
  4. After the 35 minutes pressure cook and 15 minutes of natural pressure release, it was still pretty liquid in the middle so I put it back in for 5 minutes and natural pressure release for another 10.  wp-1471344444390.jpg
  5. I added the sour cream topping while it was still hot. (Let’s just pretend I remembered to take a picture here.)
  6. I let it cool and then placed it in the refrigerator overnight.wp-1471344444797.jpgwp-1471344444974.jpg
  7. Again–I just LOVE the texture the steamy pressure cooking creates!  Fabulous flavor and texture.  This is definitely a keeper!
  8. This makes a small cheesecake but it was more than enough for my family for dessert for 2-3 days.
  9. Click here for the recipe:  This Old Gal printable recipe

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