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    Instant Pot Chocolate Cheesecake

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Dec 17, 2019 by Dee

    This Instant Pot Chocolate Cheesecake is incredibly rich, creamy and the ultimate dessert for chocolate lovers. Super easy to make in the pressure cooker!

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    slice of instant pot chocolate cheesecake with whipped cream on a white plate

    If you're looking for the absolute BEST chocolate cheesecake recipe on the planet, today is your lucky day. This insanely rich and creamy Instant Pot chocolate cheesecake is guaranteed to satisfy your chocolate cravings, and it's the perfect Instant Pot dessert for holidays or any other special occasion!

    Ever since I made my first cheesecake in the Instant Pot, I knew I would have to attempt my absolute favorite dessert -- The Cheesecake Factory Godiva Chocolate Cheesecake. If you've ever had a slice, you know how incredibly delicious it is!

    So, this is basically a Cheesecake Factory copy cat recipe. I just adapted it to work as an Instant Pot recipe.

    Instant Pot Cheesecake Tips

    • You can use any brand of dark chocolate here. Just make sure it's 72% cacao, or it won't taste the same.
    • If you don't have Oreo cookies, any chocolate wafer cookies will do.
    • Make sure your eggs and cream cheese are at room temperature for best results. Set them out ahead of time.
    • Don't overmix your cheesecake batter. Just mix until ingredients are blended.
    • Be sure to add the eggs last.
    • Have all ingredients prepped and ready to go before beginning

    What Size Springform Pan Fits in the Instant Pot

    Use a 7-inch pan for the 6-quart Instant Pot electric pressure cooker. An 8-inch springform pan or push pan will fit inside the 8-quart pressure cooker.

    How to Make Chocolate Cheesecake in the Instant Pot

    First, make your chocolate crust. Just crush up the Oreo cookies, mix with butter and sugar, and pat the mixture into the cheesecake pan.

    Then, put it into the freezer to firm up while you work on the batter. No need to cover the crust!

    oreo cookie cheesecake crust in push pan

    Next, beat your cream cheese and sugar until nice and creamy. Then, slowly pour in the melted chocolate and the coffee mixture and the vanilla.

    Add your eggs last. The batter will be nice and thick, which is fine.

    mix chocolate cheesecake batter with electric mixer

    Spoon the chocolate cheesecake batter over the crust. Use a spatula to smooth the top so that it's nice and even.

    smooth cheesecake batter into push pan

    You don't have to cover the pan with foil. After pressure cooking, the cheesecake may have some water on the top, but you can use the corner of a clean paper towel to absorb the liquid.

    baked chocolate cheesecake inside the Instant Pot

    How to Tell if the Cheesecake is Done

    • The cheesecake is cooked when the temperature is 150 degrees, according to a thermometer.
    • It's slightly firm around the edges and starts to pull away from the pan.
    • The middle is slightly jiggly, but will firm up as it cools.
    copycat godiva chocolate cheesecake on a white plate

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    slice of chocolate cheesecake with whipped cream and chocolate shavings
    close up of instant pot chocolate cheesecake on a plate

    Instant Pot Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe

    Recipe

    slice of instant pot chocolate cheesecake with whipped cream on a white plate

    Instant Pot Chocolate Cheesecake

    Published by Dee
    This Instant Pot Chocolate Cheesecake is incredibly rich, creamy and the ultimate dessert for chocolate lovers. Super easy to make in the pressure cooker!
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 35 mins
    Resting Time 6 hrs
    Total Time 6 hrs 55 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10
    Calories 250 kcal

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot Pressure Cooker
    • 7 inch Springform Pan

    Ingredients
      

    The Crust

    • 1 cup Oreo cookies, crushed
    • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
    • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

    Chocolate Filling

    • ¼ cup hot coffee
    • ¼ cup hot water
    • 3 ½ 3.5-ounce dark chocolate bars 72% cacao chopped and melted (14 ounces)
    • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 8-ounce packages
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 2 eggs

    Topping

    • ½ chocolate bar finely grated

    Instructions
     

    The Crust:

    • Finely crush the cookies using a food processor, or place in large zip top bag, close up, and crush with rolling pin
    • Melt the butter and pour over the crushed cookies. Add sugar, and mix until combined and the consistency of wet sand.
    • Press the crust into the bottom of a greased 7 inch cheesecake pan, ensuring it is evenly distributed on the bottom and sides of the pan.
    • Place the crust in the freezer until the filling is ready.

    The Filling:

    • Take ¼ cup hot coffee, mix with ¼ cup hot water, and set aside
    • Chop chocolate bars with serrated knife, place in microwaveable bowl, and melt on defrost or low power for 30 seconds, then stir. Melt in 15-second increments, stirring frequently in between until chocolate is melted and mostly smooth. Set aside
    • Beat the room temperature cream cheese and sugar until just creamy.
    • Add the coffee mixture, vanilla extract and melted chocolate, and beat until just combined.
    • Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing in between until just combined on low speed. Do not over mix.
    • Pour the cheesecake filling onto the crust, smoothing out with a spatula if necessary.
    • Pour 1 cup of water into the inner pot of the Instant Pot (6 qt). Place a trivet in the bottom.
    • If your pan does not have a handle, create a foil sling, place the pan in the sling, then place the sling in the pot. Skip this step if your pan has a handle.
    • Close the lid and place the valve in the SEALING position. Hit PRESSURE COOK for 35 minutes, then do a 15 minute natural release.
    • Do a quick release to release the remaining pressure. When pin drops, remove lid, and using oven mitts, carefully remove the cheesecake from the pot by lifting handles .
    • The cheesecake is done when only the center jiggles slightly when you shake the pan back and forth and when its internal temperature is 150 degrees Fahrenheit. If it is not done yet, let it cook for another 5 minutes.
    • Take the corner of a paper towel and soak up any water on the top of the cheesecake.
    • Allow the cheesecake to cool slightly before covering. (about 30 minutes) Store covered in the fridge for at least 6 hours to overnight (recommended) before serving.
    • Serving suggestion: Finely grate remaining chocolate over top of cheesecake, and serve with fresh whipped cream

    Notes

    Recipe was made in 6-quart Instant Pot electric pressure cooker.
    Use any dark chocolate (72% cacao) bars for the recipe, as long as you have 14 ounces melted chocolate plus more for topping. It was easier to find Ghirardelli brand in the size called for. Using milk chocolate, semi sweet or unsweetened chocolate will not produce same results.
    Have all ingredients prepped and ready to go -- It makes the recipe easier.

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 9gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 425mgPotassium: 183mgFiber: 1gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 142IUCalcium: 169mgIron: 2mg
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    1. Lauren says

      January 23, 2022 at 1:35 pm

      Delicious. I don't like oreos so I use chocolate teddy graham's for the crust. I also use a 12 oz bag of semisweet chocolate chips and it works great.5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 24, 2022 at 11:33 am

        So glad you enjoyed the cheesecake! Thank you!

    2. molly burnett says

      November 18, 2020 at 10:50 am

      can you substitute anything for the coffee???

      Reply
      • Dee says

        November 18, 2020 at 12:18 pm

        You can use water or another thin liquid.

    3. Pam says

      March 25, 2020 at 1:18 pm

      Can you taste the coffee? I would love it, but I'm not sure my kids would. If I omit the coffee, should I still include hot water?

      Reply
      • Dee says

        March 25, 2020 at 2:02 pm

        No -- you can't taste the coffee at all. It just serves to enhance the chocolate flavor. My kids love this one. 🙂

    4. Sophia Rossell Romo says

      February 12, 2020 at 4:27 pm

      For the Oreo cookies- do I remove the creme filling before pulverizing?

      Reply
      • Dee says

        February 12, 2020 at 7:33 pm

        I always leave the filling in.

    5. Reenam Khan says

      January 14, 2020 at 3:19 am

      Hi, I am really looking forward to trying this recipe- the cheesecake looks absolutely delicious! I just wondered what do you mean by 1/4 cup hot coffee? I don’t drink coffee myself so please excuse the naive question- is it instant coffee granules dissolved in hot water, if so what would be the quantity of instant coffee in a quarter cup? Thanks so much!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 14, 2020 at 5:54 pm

        I used 1/4 cup of freshly brewed coffee. I have a Keurig, and I just poured out 1/4 cup from the full cup I just made. The coffee enhances the chocolate flavor, but if you don't drink coffee, you can use the instant coffee granules dissolved in water and use 1/4 cup of that. I hope this makes sense.

      • Reenam Khan says

        January 23, 2020 at 4:17 am

        Thanks so much, I will do that. I also just realised I don’t have my 7 inch tin here, but have an 8 inch one. Can you advise on how I may need to adjust my cooking time? Thank you!

      • Dee says

        January 23, 2020 at 2:11 pm

        I've never made cheesecake in an 8-inch pan before, so I can't say for sure. That's next on my list to buy, though. I would say about 30 minutes, since it's not as thick, but definitely test for doneness.

    6. James says

      December 26, 2019 at 6:40 am

      Made this for Christmas and what a hit! making this one again for New Year's Eve!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        December 27, 2019 at 2:44 pm

        That sounds like a wonderful way to ring in the new year!

    7. Allyson says

      December 22, 2019 at 10:39 pm

      Cheesecake is my favorite dessert ever, so I’m definitely going to be trying this! I’ve been digging making cheesecake in my instant pot here lately

      Reply
    8. Mariah says

      December 22, 2019 at 8:15 pm

      The perfect cheesecake recipe! The taste is rich and chocolaty, and the texture is so smooth. I will definitely be making this again.5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        December 23, 2019 at 4:29 pm

        That's wonderful, Mariah. I'm so glad you liked it!

    9. Anna says

      December 21, 2019 at 12:42 am

      This was soooo rich, but soooo good! I’ll dedinitely be making this again!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        December 21, 2019 at 8:16 pm

        I'm so happy you enjoyed the cheesecake, Anna! Thanks a bunch!

    10. Beth says

      December 19, 2019 at 1:44 pm

      There’s nothing better than a decadent cheesecake! Love how you used dark chocolate in it!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        December 21, 2019 at 8:17 pm

        I love dark chocolate, and it's not super sweet. Thanks, Beth!

    11. Sara Welch says

      December 19, 2019 at 12:40 pm

      This looks too good to pass up! Definitely adding this to my baking line up this weekend!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        December 19, 2019 at 8:33 pm

        Thanks, Sara. I hope you enjoy it!

    12. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says

      December 19, 2019 at 6:55 am

      This Instant Pot Chocolate Cheesecake couldn't look any more perfect!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        December 21, 2019 at 8:17 pm

        Thank you so much, Erin. We loved it!

    13. Michelle says

      December 18, 2019 at 9:07 pm

      That looks so decadent! Just purchased a combo air fryer, pressure cooker appliance...I'm going to learn how to use it over the holidays! I'd be thrilled if I could make this!

      Reply
    14. Dorothy Reinhold says

      December 18, 2019 at 6:27 pm

      It looks like the Instant Pot cooked that cheesecake perfectly!! I can't wait to try this chocoaltely goodness!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 14, 2020 at 5:57 pm

        I love the Instant Pot cheesecakes! Thanks, Dorothy!

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