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Instant Pot Chocolate Cheesecake

Instant Pot Chocolate Cheesecake

Instant pot chocolate cheesecake is an easy and super delicious dessert recipe. My kids are in love with this chocolate cheesecake and the idea of topping it with oreo crust and chocolate ganache takes it to another notch.
Servings 1 8 inch cake

Ingredients
  

Crust

  • 20 double stuffed Oreos

Cheesecake filling

  • 2 - 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • cup of sugar
  • 2 teaspoon of cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips melted
  • 2 large eggs

Chocolate ganache

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • Chocolate sprinkles

Instructions
 

Crust

  • Crush the cookies using the food processor
  • Line the parchment sheet on the 8-inch springform pan and spray the sides.
  • Squeeze the crust to the bottom and sides of the pan.
  • Put the crust into the freezer while you make the filling.

Chocolate Cheesecake

  • In a large mixing bowl add cream cheese, sugar, and cocoa, beat and Mix the ingredients together until well combined.
  • Whip in sour cream, melted chocolate and vanilla until combined
  • Add eggs one at a time. Mix well.
  • Take out the crust from the freezer and pour the cheesecake mixture into the crust.
  • Cover the top of the cheesecake with foil
  • Add 1 cup of water into the instant pot
  • Place the cheesecake on the trivet and then to the pot
  • Close the lid and turn the sealing knob
  • Set the timer to 35 minutes and IP on high pressure
  • Once the timer goes off do the natural release
  • Remove the lid and take the cheesecake out of the pot
  • Place the cake on the wire rack and allow it to cook
  • Place it back into the fridge overnight

Chocolate Ganache

  • Take a small pot and on medium heat pour the heavy whipping cream
  • Wait till it boils slightly before pouring over the chocolate chips in a glass bowl
  • Allow it to sit for 3 minutes and whisk in until smooth
  • Scoop the ganache on the cheesecake and smoothing evenly
  • Spray some chocolate sprinkles on top
  • Allow ganache to settle and firm before serving.