Decadent Chocolate Cheesecake in the Instant Pot

Death by Chocolate Cheesecake made right in your Instant Pot! Its creamy, rich and ultra delicious, topped with a heavenly thick ganache, its incredible.

Death by Chocolate Cheesecake slice

This is one of the most luscious cheesecakes you’ll try — and it’s very easy to make.

Whole chocolate cheesecake

Instant Pot recipes are popular for a reason — they deliver great results fast. Everyone loves a slow-cooker-style dessert without the long wait.

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The texture is pure perfection and this cheesecake makes a show-stopping dessert the whole family will love.

Cheesecake slice with ganache

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Death by Chocolate Cheesecake (Instant Pot)

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Ingredients

Makes 1 8-inch round cake

Crust ingredients

  • 20 double stuffed Oreos

Chocolate cheesecake filling

  • 2 × 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 C sour cream
  • 1/2 C sugar
  • 2 tsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 C semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 large eggs

Chocolate Ganache

  • 1 C semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 C heavy whipping cream
  • chocolate sprinkles

Instructions

Crust

  • Pulse the Oreos in a food processor until fine crumbs form.
  • Line the base of an 8-inch springform pan with parchment paper and spray the sides.
  • Press the crumbs firmly into the bottom and up the sides of the pan to form the crust.
  • Freeze the crust while you prepare the filling.

Chocolate cheesecake directions

  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and cocoa powder until smooth and creamy.
  • Mix in the sour cream until fully incorporated.
  • Stir in the melted chocolate and vanilla until combined.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating just until blended — do not overmix.
  • Remove the crust from the freezer and pour the cheesecake batter into the pan.
  • Cover the springform pan tightly with foil.
  • Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot insert.
  • Set the cheesecake on a trivet and lower it into the pot.
  • Close the lid and set the valve to sealing.
  • Cook on High Pressure for 35 minutes.
  • When the cook time ends, allow a natural pressure release.
  • Open the pot and carefully lift the cheesecake out.
  • Cool completely on a wire rack, then refrigerate overnight for best texture.

Chocolate ganache directions

  • Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
  • Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl.
  • Let sit for 3 minutes, then whisk until smooth and glossy.
  • Spoon the ganache over the chilled cheesecake and spread evenly.
  • Finish with a sprinkle of chocolate sprinkles if desired.
  • Allow the ganache to set before slicing and serving.

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