Creme Brulee Cheesecake
Instant Pot Cream Brulee Cheesecake is a smooth and creamy dessert that has a caramelized sugar crust on top. It is a luscious treat for all to enjoy.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 284kcal
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Instant Pot Trivet
- 6 Quart Springform Pan
- Blow Torch
Ingredients
Crust Ingredients
- 2 Cups Crushed Graham Cracker Crumbs
- 1/4 Cup Butter Melted and Unsalted
Cheesecake Ingedients
- 2 8 oz Cream cheese softened
- 1/2 Cup Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 Eggs Large
- 2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
Brulee
- 3/4 Cup Sugar
Instructions
Crust
- Line the bottom of a 6 inch springform pan with parchment paper and spray the sides with pam baking spray.
- Using a large bowl mix the melted butter and the crushed graham crackers crumbs. Press the crust into the springform pan.
- Place into the freezer while you make the cheesecake mixture.
Cheesecake Filling
- In a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat together the cream cheese, cornstarch and sugar mixture until combined and smooth
- Beat in the eggs 1 at a time until combined. Beat in the vanilla bean extract. Pour cheesecake mixture into the crust.
- Cover with foil. Fill the instant pot with 1 cup of water. Place a trivet inside. Place the springform pan onto the trivet. Close the lid and set to sealing. Bake on manual setting high pressure for 40 minutes.
- Once timer goes off allow to natural release for 20 minutes. Remove the lid and use a paper towel to dap onto the foil to remove condensation.
- Carefully remove from the pot and place onto a wire rack and allow to cool completely. Place into the fridge overnight Remove cheesecake from fridge and remove from springform pan.
Creme Brulee Topping
- Top the top of the cheesecake with ¾ C of sugar. Using a kitchen torch, melt the sugar until it becomes crystalized.
- Cut and serve!
Notes
Tips for Preventing a Cracked Cheesecake
- Grease the Pan Well
- Don’t Over beat the eggs
- Always Use a Water bath
- Don’t Over Bake
- Run a knife along the edge of the Springform Pan before releasing
Nutrition
Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 201mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 240IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
