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Chocolate Cherry Instant Pot Cheesecake
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Chocolate Cherry Instant Pot Cheesecake

This easy rich, creamy cheesecake has the flavors of a Black Forest cake crossed with cheesecake. So easy to make in the Instant Pot.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 45 minutes
Servings 8 Serves 8-10
Calories 217kcal
Author Toni Dash

Ingredients

Crust

  • 10 chocolate sandwich cookies
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter

Filling (note: all ingredients should be room temperature)

  • 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese softened softened
  • 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 ounces (aproximately 1/3 cup) melted semi sweet chocolate
  • 2 tablespoons Hershey’s Special Dark Cocoa Powder
  • ½ cup plain yogurt OR sour cream
  • 1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice
  • 2 eggs
  • Fresh cherries and whipped cream for topping optional

Instructions

Making the Crust

  • In a food processor, process chocolate sandwich cookies to make fine crumbs.
  • Add in melted butter and mix until combined.
  • Spoon mixture into the bottom of the spring form pan and press to create the crust.
  • Place in the freezer while making the filling.

Making the Filling

  • In a large mixing bowl or a bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment mix cream cheese until light, fluffy with no lumps (3-5 minutes). This step is very important for a great end result!
  • Add the granulated sugar one tablespoon at a time mixing until combined.
  • Add the melted chocolate and cocoa powder; mix until just combined.
  • Add yogurt and cherry juice; mix well.
  • Add in the eggs, one at a time; mix just enough to incorporate into the mix. NOTE: Do not to overmix.
  • Add the filling into the frozen crust and cover with aluminum foil. Tap on the counter top to release any air bubbles.
  • Insert the trivet into the Instant Pot and add one cup of water.
  • CREATING A FOIL SLING (optional): Create a foil sling using a 20-inch piece of foil folded in thirds vertically. Center the pan on the middle of the sling and lower it into the Instant Pot onto the trivet. Fold the ends of the sling over as needed to allow locking the Instant Pot lid, keeping them pressed outward to the walls of the Instant Pot insert; do not fold them onto the top of the pan.
  • Place the cheesecake on top of the sling on the trivet. Seal the lid.
  • Select Manual HIGH PRESSURE for 35 minutes. Allow to naturally release following the cooking cycle.
  • Once the lid can be opened, remove the cheesecake using the sling. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • After it has cooled, place in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight (recommended).
  • Serve with fresh cherries and whipped cream and enjoy!

Video

Notes

This part takes a little while, but you want to make sure to get the cream cheese soft enough before adding the other ingredients. I beat mine for about 5 minutes.
Pan size
We use the Instant Pot official 7-inch springform pan which has higher sides than standard springform pan to accommodate the ingredients.

Nutrition

Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 132mg | Potassium: 143mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 206IU | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg