Cheesecake (Instant Pot)

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[@johnvarner2013]

I’ve used your very capably done video and “This Old Gal’s” recipe twice now and on both occasions I have been overwhelmed with genuine compliments. Often these compliments were repeated on different days by the same people so I believe they are sincere. The cheesecake tastes great to me too. Thanks for providing the means for me to create a dessert that everyone seems to love.

[@Chevy120]

I made this cheesecake and I can honestly say it’s the best I have ever eaten. Thank you and This Old Gal for the great tips!

[@nfischer9637]

I agree,this old gal has a great,informative site. I haven't tried her cheesecake yet but now that I saw your video it's a definite.

[@robertcuthill8484]

This is my go to recipe for the Cheese Cakes I make for Christmas that everybody loves. The first one is in the insta- pot now. Thanks Nili and Merry Christmas!

[@harmagician1]

Your taste testers convinced me to try this in my 3 quart Instant Pot. Thanks!

[@jreid2171]

I just got my instant pot and by far you are the best reviewer imo. That cheese cake looks so good thanks for the videos

[@LifeAccordingtoMaria]

You have inspired me to try this very soon! Thank you for taking the mystery out of how to actually take it out of the pan! I could not imagine how to do that! Blessings. Maria

[@alicebair1811]

I made this a couple days ago! It was the best cheesecake I’ve ever eaten!! It was a hit with extended family!! Thanks so much for sharing!! ❣️

[@g.pearson4726]

This is the best video ever!! I love the sound effects you make. Thank you for sharing

[@ryangi5]

I tried this after watching your video, and it turned out great! Thank you! And since I’m a cooking rookie, I watched this again while cooking, and would pause and backup to watch the part where I was at.

[@shelleyvanhouten5459]

Matt - me too!!

[@rdot980]

I do that a lot. Especially when cooking things that take hours like gumbo.

[@jenifernewton3926]

I just tried this yesterday! We cut into it just a bit ago, and IT WAS PERFECTION!!!!!

[@shelleyvanhouten5459]

I made it, I was concerned about the sour cream though, so I skipped that step this first time. My first cheesecake EVER! I think it might be the best thing I ever made! I’m new with the Instant Pot. I have only made Eggs, corn on the cob, pork tenderloin and now cheesecake. Thank you for your videos, I couldn’t do it without step by step instructions like you show us. I’ve realized after all these years that I am a visual learner and I might be able to do this after all! 😍

[@LelaE34]

I laughed at your excitement because it is how I'm going to be with my first cheesecake. Your cheesecake was picture perfect and your daughter's were even more so. Such little cuties. Thank you for sharing your video.🙂❤

[@oceanhome039]

Your videos are very professional and a joy to watch

[@gerischooler1995]

You have the cutest little taste testers!

[@elizabeth2654]

Fantastic instructions!!! LOVED your excitement!! Will try my first Instant Pot cheesecake tomorrow- will eat to celebrate the new year in- 2019!!

[@purplehaze448]

Yum! I love cheesecake. My Instant Pot is going to be delivered this week. Cheesecake is on my list of things to make ASAP. Love your videos.

[@pollywalker3622]

You find how easy it is to cook with your instant pot. I have mind for 3 weeks now I made cheese cake , roast , bake potatoes, bake Turkey it . I love it ! My family like how much the food tastes.

[@ANNPOLLARD1967]

That is a beautiful looking Cheesecake. You got me real excited for my Instant Pot. I have to give this a try....but first I got to get me one of the pans. Great video. Thanks for sharing. 😊❤️❤️

[@deborahanthony3401]

Absolutely delicious and easy to make.

[@OnLongIsland]

Oh my that looks amazing! I wish this was taste-a-vision. I need to try this soon. thank you for the recipe link.

[@elizabeth2654]

Just an update- the cheesecake was a HIT!!! The BEST ever!!!! Even my guests who do not eat cheesecake had seconds!!!! Thank you for being my personal guide; I baked and watched you together; I'm now hooked on your videos!

[@IndigoNili]

I'm so glad! 💕💕💕

[@cristrivera]

You are genius, Thanks for sharing 🍰🍰

[@cowboyup545]

I made this cheesecake last night, in my Ninja Foodi, 6.5 qt. in a 7 inch pan. Man It came out SO GREAT. You just couldn't believe it. Follow this recipe and you will have a great New York Cheese cake. Thanks Indigo Nili.

[@colleenh2939]

beautiful! I hope mine comes out good like yours did. My honey loves cheesecake and I can't wait to try this recipe. Thanks!

[@aliceadler4569]

That looks so good!!!

[@jitneyjet]

Yet another great recipe and tip for those of us out in Instant Pot Land from the Instant Pot Goddess!!! Thanks, God Bless!!

[@catherinevalli6830]

beautiful job!

[@suzannefoss396]

My instant pot is being delivered tomorrow. I'm so,excited to try this cheesecake.

[@sheilaperl4155]

I cannot wait to make this cheesecake!! Great video, as always.

[@tashaj07]

I can't wait to try this! My pot will be here this week.

[@AC-pf1ne]

This is the prettiest cheesecake I've seen for sure! :)

[@BlackPearlMinistries]

Made this last night. Wow! I've had my IP for a while now too and haven't made cheesecake til now. It came out amazing!

[@dawnakarma8913]

Love your precious taste testers :) Thank you sweetie ~~ Wonderful cheesecake !!!! YUMMY

[@lynneholden6216]

It looks delicious, thanks!! :)

[@xxxxxnightwingxxxxx]

Holy Crap would have never thought to make this in a pressure cooker!!! I'm gonna try it tomorrow

[@gingerflorey9169]

You had inspired me to try this! I hate to cook but you made it look so easy...

[@tiescheese]

Thanks a lot this is really helpful

[@semco72057]

That is a nice looking cheese cake and I have to make one of those myself. Your official taste testers are so cute and I can tell that they love the cake so much.

[@linditty169]

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[@Shotofglass]

My husband and I made this over the weekend. I bought the 8 inch pan so I needed to double the ingredients. It turned out perfect. I did get a BURN code because the lid didn't seal tight and all the water steamed out. I was a little worried that it would be messed up after starting again but it was just fine. So yummy!!! Thank you!!!!!!

[@alicebair1811]

Stefanie Wagner How long did you cook it when doubled?

[@marina_regina_sk6323]

Lovely!

[@dianeneary4672]

Your kids are so sweet and so personable! (As are you!) Thanks for the good wishes, girls. You all certainly make me want to make a cheesecake now. Thanks again, Nili.

[@TheDashford1]

I made this cheesecake! It came out Sooo good! Thank you for sharing. It was my first ever cheesecake. I'm now inspired to make a peanut butter one 👍😛

[@smileytow1925]

I made this I'd gals cheesecake recipe for thanksgiving. Its great! Works every time!

[@morgank296]

Great video Nili!!

[@jimflynn466]

Hi, My daughter makes a delicious cheesecake, we have it at Xmas and special days, birthdays and anniversaries, but after seeing your recipe I’m definitely going to go into competition with her, it looks so easy to do, so fingers crossed. Your daughters are little darlings those brown eyes are adorable.

[@NEWFSTAH]

Thanks for this. I just got an 8qrt. Once I find a pan I'm making my own coconut/peanut butter version.

[@ggshandsomeboy5103]

Your official cheesecake testers are cute! Loved your video. I actually thought you were serving me that nice slice. Keep up the good work!

[@TheGrammax8]

Can I do this using any brand pressure cooker

[@trishr.3986]

I'm just starting your videos, but your taste testers are so cute! That cheesecake looks divine...

[@IndigoNili]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@missmonasuzette]

I discovered that you actually don't need the foil sling at all. The rack with handles that came with the Instant Pot works perfectly :)

[@punkinpie27]

That looks amazing! Happy belated Thanksgiving :)

[@svetlanacretu10]

Thanks for the recipe! Your girls are adorable!

[@annesweeney5552]

Ahh as many thumbs up as there is in the world !! That’s some high praise .Bless their beautiful hearts .. I will try this recipe ! Your girls are beautiful

[@ddoukopou]

OK, you convinced me to make one.

[@mrscms831]

YUMMM. Im going to try and make a few alterations (as Keto friendly as possible) and without an instapot. I think I can do it. Thanks!

[@joanncarlson5762]

That was cute. For two older folks I have not purchased an Insta Pot and really have been trying to decide if I need one. Our church secretary loves hers. Humm! Looks good. I have such an awesome cheesecake recipe that of course goes in the oven but I might have to get an Insta Pot and make this one.

[@lindap.p.1337]

My recipe said to wrap the parchment paper around the bottom of the pan. It did work well.

[@lindabessinger1889]

I love my Instant Pot and have made two different cheesecake recipes, both which turned out great. I used a 7" springform pan without the parchment paper on the bottom or sides. I cooked mine for 28 minutes and did the natural release for 10 minutes then a quick release to release the rest of the pressure.

[@lindabessinger1889]

I want to add that the 7" (or 6") is the perfect size for a few people or even a single person...

[@jamesgaul3544]

Yum... I will be trying this!! Also, your girls are adorable.

[@susancarrier4681]

I also have not dared to make a cheesecake yet - but have committed to it for a pot-luck Thanksgiving...so I'm going to give it a go.

[@therealnagemable]

Your quality has gone up! Nice video. What kind of camera, Editing programs do you use?

[@wdrobby]

I'm glad to see you can make single serving cheesecakes in the Instant Pot.

[@PattymacMakes]

This looks delicious!! I'll have to give it a try. I've made a chocolate banana bread in it and other things.....but never cheese cake!

[@raylowery9466]

you know it came out great when the kids are scraping the bottom of the plate to get the last morsel......................lol..........great video. good job

[@IndigoNili]

💯💯😂

[@rooster3019]

I am fairly new to this as you were then and I recall the worry about getting the cake to expel from the FatDaddio pan and then from the botton and parchment; but after making quite few cakes, no problem, no worry. It just comes out every time. I do use non sitick spray instead of butter so no residual to see. It is fun to make-up new recipes, esp Keto ones.

[@DLee1923]

💕 Thank you, it's beautiful & I'm so wanting a bite of that !! Don't you wish you'd made this long ago ? HaHa I already bought the ingredients. But the recipe I got them off of didn't include the heavy cream, so mine will have to do without. 😉😍👋🏼

[@Our6Plus]

Adorable kids! :) GREAT looking cheesecake as well! (Curious, what kind of plates do you use? I'd Love to get a set of those too! :) ) Thank you for your wonderful and informative videos. :)

[@jadebell550]

I’m making it right now .. cake for review while the batter is resting.. can’t wait.

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

Wow that was impressive! Well done! And you have such a nice speaking voice, good for videos.

[@IndigoNili]

Thank you! 💕

[@DLee1923]

💕 My IP is an 8 Quart, so I'll be using the smallest of a set of 3 springform pans that I picked up at Walmart years ago. It's 8.25" They still sell the sets. Good luck, everyone ! 💗👋🏼

[@mimiactivities8536]

I can't wait 2 try this recipe. I'm still getting used 2 my cheesecake. And I don't have social media to join the groups. I just look at Facebook.

[@ThisOldGal]

Hi Nili. Great job on my recipe. Thank you for sharing. Jill

[@IndigoNili]

You're so welcome! I love your recipes! 💕

[@timmullett3085]

Nice video, the foil sling is totally unnecessary since you have the trivet with handles. I like the 35 minute time. I’ve tried tha 28 min and both times it wasn’t done in the middle.👍🏽

[@charlieherbst4623]

Thanks, i keep undercooking these suckers.

[@astronomical13]

What a great video! I have only one suggestion, you missed the perfect opportunity at 11:48 when you cut the cheesecake, you should have used the "Oh Yeah" song from Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Yeah yeah I know copyright claims lol.

[@doreenlang1040]

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[@EatPrayCrunch1]

Holy yum!!!

[@dbreardon]

Making this cheesecake tomorrow....got my 6" Fat Daddio's pan earlier this week! BTW, your older daughter look just like you!

[@beckyjohnson3161]

After first watching you make cheese cake 3 years ago. I made my first cheese cake. It is sitting cooling while I am out. I realized that I forgot to put the sour cream topping on when I took it out of the instant pot. I won’t be back home for awhile. I suppose it is too late to add it once the cheese cake has cooled? Also, it did crack on top. I thought I was careful to not over beat the eggs, but will be better next time. Thank you for all your encouragement to try different things. 😀

[@patriciariddle2997]

This was a fun video. I have made a keto cheesecake several times to try it out. It has no crust. But really, when I am making my own recipe, I have to make it in the oven. I usually need two 10 inch cheesecakes as I am cooking for family gatherings. It would take forever to make four in the instant pot. I might just try this recipe just for fun. I always thought it sounded delicious. Good job!

[@risasklutteredkitchen1293]

You can stack the pans and bake two at a time. Depends on the size of your IP. I've done 3-4" springform pans stand with success.

[@patriciariddle2997]

Perhaps the smaller pans would fit but I don't think my 7" pan would stack in my 6 quart. I do wish they had come out with the 8 quart before I bought my second 6 quart.

[@pattijesinoski1958]

@@patriciariddle2997 Except most recipes shared use 6qt, so you don't have to adjust recipe!

[@risasklutteredkitchen1293]

I've made this recipe b4 in my 7" Wilton springform. It was amazing. I thought you couldn't use whipped cream cheese because it is whipped with air and you need more fat. I normally use blocks of cream cheese for cheesecake. Good to know you can use the whipped cream cheese because we always have a tub from Costco in the refrigerator.

[@SandwichLady]

Risa Golding. I may be mistaken, but I believe Nili is using REGULAR cream cheese instead of whipped cream cheese which was sold in a tub instead of a block.

[@IndigoNili]

+Amy Pla You're right. The Costco tub is regular cream cheese, not whipped. 🙂

[@risasklutteredkitchen1293]

You are right. I never read the tub. It is original cream cheese!

[@estellestone5322]

If I buy the larger pan, say the 8 or 9 inch pan do I double the ingredients? If so, how long do I bake the cheesecake? I want to order the pan, and I have the 8QT. IP, but not sure what size Daddio to buy. I like to make larger cakes/cheesecakes. Thank you!

[@admnerysrodriguez4633]

I have used my instant pot only for stews & soups. I have never made any desserts in it. Do I need to use a separate rubber ring? Just wandering if this will have an aftertaste from savory dishes.

[@kellysmall2492]

You make it look so easy that I want to do it! Lol. Is there an advantage to using the pan you did as opposed to a springform pan? Thanks!

[@IndigoNili]

I've found that I get a nicer edge with the push bottom pan. That's been the only advantage I've noticed... well that and that it's easier to clean without the clasp. :)

[@mouchett79]

I made this cheesecake following your directions except I used a stand mixer & a 8qrt instant pot. It turned out great except I had to return it to the pot for an additional 5 minuets ( according to thisoldgals notes) because the center was still a little wet. Do you think the larger instant pot was the reason I needed to add more cooking time? Btw thank you for your videos... I’ve made several dishes copying you & all have been outstanding.

[@marywright8744]

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[@dinagrifo3254]

Can we do a crustless cheesecake in the instant pot?

[@alfredlim5168]

Can I use 7" baking tray? I know it still fits. How much of ingredients I should add on for 7" baking tray?

[@brianhaygood183]

Cheesecake has such a great texture when made correctly. Slathering it with that white goo is something I'll never understand. With that part skipped, I am going to have to get one in front of my official taste testers. Good video.

[@vintagegirlsforever]

Shared at Health and Wellness 🇺🇲

[@janepowers6711]

The original recipe called for 38 minutes @. High pressure, I noticed you did 35 minutes - which is correct? This is my first time, I have a 6 1/2 quart instant pot & a 7 inch pan....

[@dariadalton]

My question is....For Easter, I made a Key Lime cheesecake from a basic Twin Cities recipe and it was more like a cream cheese pie consistency. Everyone loved it due to its light and creamy texture. I would like to make a denser version. My question is do you play with the pressure cook time to get it denser?

[@pattijesinoski1958]

Try not covering it in the refrigerator . I made 2 before without covering. My last one I needed refrigerator stacking my miniatures, so I covered it and I think the heat condensation made it much softer than the first 2. Also, using bottled juice does not set up as well as fresh squeezed juice.

[@MtnBadger]

Have a large glass of water on hand and dip the knife before each cut. Makes slicing much cleaner. :) For this, the lactose intolerant can take their enzymes and deal... I will ;)

[@IndigoNili]

Yeah, I should have done that. I was just impatient and wanted to get to the eating part! lol!

[@MtnBadger]

Indigo Nili I have the same problem... lol You're adorable. Just thought if leave the tip for the more patient... hehe

[@lindabessinger1889]

What is the purpose of the foil and paper towel on top? I didn't do either and my cheesecake still came out great. I did dab a little moisture off the sides and that was it.

[@spacewolfcub]

To keep out extra liquid from the steam from getting into the food.

[@LELOOSHIAN]

cute kids!

[@gerald4888]

Indigo, tell me please can I put my 6 in fat daddyo pan in my steam basket so as to make it easyer to lift out after it is done in the instant pot and if so would it require more cooking time? Thank you

[@spacewolfcub]

Yes, as long as the bottom of the basket lets the cake stay flat. Even if you don't mind a lopsided cheesecake the areas where it is thicker might cook differently. I've seen pot-in-pot cooking for other cakes in metal mesh baskets and silicone racks with handles as well as metal racks. Other people put an aluminum paper sling under it for easier lifting. As far as I know cooking time depends on ingredients and volume of food, not volume occupied by a basket vs. a rack. At least with the pressure cook mode.

[@grannyofmany6777]

I have the instant pot lux mini, can I still make this cheesecake in mine? Mine looks so small , but there are only two of us so I chose to get the smallest one.

[@spacewolfcub]

You should be able to, as long as both your rack and your pan fit inside without sticking out of the inner pot.

[@redhead6258]

Why on warm mode when releasing pressure

[@2zwaantjes]

That'a a one-person cheese cake. I'd have to make 1 for each guest..... 🤪

[@auroraramos8528]

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[@gigiunderwood3630]

I made this cheesecake tonight. The sour cream & sugar topping is "sour". It needs way more sugar, or just leave off the topping all together.

[@kathig55]

Where did you buy that adorable butter dish?

[@IndigoNili]

I got it at a HomeGoods store. It's a baking dish that I never ended up using for baking. Then I realized it would make a perfect butter dish!

[@sandydavis6195]

Hi Nili, I'm sure you've explained the purpose of the foil sling for the instant pot in another video. I can't find it at the moment:) you have a lot of videos :). What is the purpose of it?

[@kenslattery6458]

The sling is just to assist in removing the cheesecake pan from the hot instant pot. Aluminum foil cools rapidly and is not very hot to the touch when used as a sling.

[@pattijesinoski1958]

The trivet with handles pulls it out just as well without toxic aluminum.

[@dabrams8765]

When I make my cheesecake in the oven, it goes back in the oven to cook the sour cream topping. Haven't seen you or anyone put it back in the instant pot to cook the topping. Do you have any comment about this.

[@IndigoNili]

It's not necessary and tastes great without cooking a second time 😃