Instant Pot Apple Cinnamon Cheesecake
Did you know you can make cheesecake in your Instant Pot? Why yes, you can, and it’s simple and absolutely delicious. This recipe for Instant Pot Apple Cinnamon Cheesecake is the perfect fall dessert to take center stage on your Thanksgiving dessert menu. It’s spiced perfectly to evoke warm, comforting fall flavors and is absolutely gorgeous.
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To make your Instant Pot cheesecake, you’ll need a couple of accessories to go along with your Instant Pot. This recipe uses the 6-Quart Instant Pot and a 7″ inch springform pan for it. You’ll also want to invest in a set of seals that you only use to bake if you’ll be doing lots of baking with your Instant Pot.
Savory dishes infuse the seal with strong flavors that can affect more delicate recipes like this one. It would be a shame for your delightful cheesecake taste like a French onion soup you’d made previously in the same Instant Pot. On the other hand, in this article on how to clean your Instant Pot, I mention how I put my sealing rings in the dishwasher along with the other parts of the Instapot to get it clean.
What You Need to Make This Instant Pot Cheesecake
- Crust Ingredients:
- 1 c. almond flour
- 1 t. real vanilla extract
- 3 T. powdered monk fruit sweetener (it’s a great sugar substitute)
- 3 T. unsalted butter melted
- Batter Ingredients:
- 2 8- oz. blocks cream cheese room temperature
- 1 t. real vanilla extract
- ¼ c. powdered monk fruit sweetener
- 1 t. ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- ¼ c. heavy cream room temperature
- 1¼ c. water
- Apple Cinnamon Topping:
- 2 T. unsalted butter
- 1 large MacIntosh apple cored and cut into equal-sized wedges
- 1 t. ground cinnamon
- ½ t. allspice
- 3 T. maple syrup
- ½ c. water
- Pinch salt
- ¼ c. pecans chopped
How to Make Instant Pot Apple-Cinnamon Cheesecake
While this may seem like a lot of work, trust me when I say it’s so worth it! This Instant Pot Cheesecake is to die for and you won’t even notice the work that goes into it. However, if you’re looking to make a more traditional cheesecake — and one that is gluten free to boot — you must try this recipe for mango cheesecake.
- Coat the inside of the springform pan with the non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- Prepare the crust by combining all ingredients in a medium bowl. Stir until thoroughly combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared springform pan and spread it into a uniform layer covering the entire bottom of the pan. Place in the freezer for at least one hour.
- To prepare the batter, beat the following ingredients in a large mixing bowl, one at a time, for 10-15 seconds per ingredient: Cream cheese, vanilla extract, monk fruit sweetener, heavy cream, and the eggs, one at a time. (Do not overwork to avoid incorporating extra air into the batter). Tip: Scrape the sides of the mixing bowl with a plastic spatula before adding each new ingredient to ensure all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated into the batter.
- Remove the springform pan from the freezer and pour the batter on top of the chilled crust. Smooth into a uniform layer and gently tap the pan on the counter several times to release any air bubbles in the batter.
- Pour the water into the Instant Pot® cooking container and place the springform pan onto the trivet that comes with the Instant Pot®. Carefully place the trivet and pan into the Instant Pot® with the handles positioned upwards for easy removal.
- Add the lid and lock into place. Select the “Manual” button and make sure it is set to “High.” Adjust cook time to 30 minutes.
- When cook time is complete, allow pressure to release naturally until the pin drops (up to 10 minutes). If it takes longer than 10 minutes, do a quick release for any remaining steam. Carefully remove the lid and lift the cheesecake out by the trivet handles with potholders. Set on the counter to cool for 10-15 minutes before transferring to the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours to overnight.
- Before serving, prepare the topping by selecting the “Sauté” function on the medium setting. Add the butter and stir to cover the bottom of the pot while it melts.
- Add the apple wedges, ground cinnamon, allspice, maple syrup, water, and salt to the unit. Stir until the apples are thoroughly coated in the cinnamon-maple mixture. Sauté until the apples are crisp-tender but not mushy and the sauce has thickened approximately 4-5 minutes. Turn the unit off and transfer the apple mixture into a bowl to cool slightly.
- Remove the cheesecake from the refrigerator and carefully release the springform pan. Arrange the warm apple slices on top of the cheesecake and drizzle with the cinnamon-maple sauce. Sprinkle the chopped pecans on top and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Instant Pot Apple-Cinnamon Cheesecake
Equipment
Ingredients
Crust Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 teaspoon
vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoon powdered monk fruit sweetener
- 3 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
Batter Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1 teaspoon
vanilla extract
- ¼ cup powdered monk fruit sweetener
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- ¼ cup heavy cream room temperature
- 1¼ cup water
Apple Cinnamon Topping
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 large McIntosh apple cored and cut into equal-sized wedges
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon allspice
- 3 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ cup water
- Pinch salt
- ¼ cup pecans chopped
Instructions
- Coat the inside of the springform pan with the non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- Prepare the crust by combining all ingredients in a medium bowl. Stir until the ingredients are thoroughly combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared springform pan and spread into a uniform layer covering the entire bottom of the pan. Place in the freezer for at least one hour.
- To prepare the batter, beat the following ingredients in a large mixing bowl, one at a time, for 10-15 seconds per ingredient: Cream cheese, vanilla extract, monk fruit sweetener, heavy cream, and the eggs, one at a time. (Do not overwork to avoid incorporating extra air into the batter). Tip: Scrape the sides of the mixing bowl with a plastic spatula before adding each new ingredient to ensure all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated into the batter.
- Remove the springform pan from the freezer and pour the batter on top of the chilled crust. Smooth into a uniform layer and gently tap the pan on the counter several times to release any air bubbles in the batter.
- Pour the water into the Instant Pot® cooking container and place the springform pan onto the trivet that comes with the Instant Pot®. Carefully place the trivet and pan into the Instant Pot® with the handles positioned upwards for easy removal.
- Add the lid and lock into place. Select the “Manual” button and make sure it is set to “High.” Adjust cook time to 30 minutes.
- When cook time is complete, allow pressure to release naturally until the pin drops (up to 10 minutes). If it takes longer than 10 minutes, do a quick release for any remaining steam. Carefully remove the lid and lift the cheesecake out by the trivet handles with potholders. Set on the counter to cool for 10-15 minutes before transferring to the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours to overnight.
- Before serving, prepare the topping by selecting the “Sauté” function on the medium setting. Add the butter and stir to cover the bottom of the pot while it melts.
- Add the apple wedges, ground cinnamon, allspice, maple syrup, water, and salt to the unit. Stir until the apples are thoroughly coated in the cinnamon-maple mixture. Sauté until the apples are crisp-tender, but not mushy, and the sauce has thickened approximately 4-5 minutes. Turn the unit off and transfer the apple mixture into a bowl to cool slightly.
- Remove the cheesecake from the refrigerator and carefully release the springform pan. Arrange the warm apple slices on top of the cheesecake and drizzle with the cinnamon-maple sauce. Sprinkle the chopped pecans on top and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Disclaimer
Please note that nutrient values, if included with the recipe, are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability/substitution and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.
