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    Instant Pot Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Jan 23, 2020 · Modified: Mar 23, 2021 by Dee

    Instant Pot Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake is cool, creamy and lemony, with a blueberry swirl throughout. An easy dessert you can make in the pressure cooker and perfect for spring and summer! via @meamel

    Instant Pot Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake is cool, creamy and lemony, with a blueberry swirl throughout. An easy dessert recipe you can make in the pressure cooker!

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    slice of lemon blueberry cheesecake with blueberry sauce on top and sides

    Cheesecakes are my favorite Instant Pot desserts, and this lemon blueberry cheesecake is my latest creation. It looks and tastes like a fancy bakery dessert, but it's super easy to make in your own home!

    Most of my Instant Pot recipes are easy dinners. But once you try making a cheesecake in the Instant Pot, you'll want to try every flavor imaginable -- it's addicting!

    So far, I've made pumpkin cheesecake, eggnog cheesecake, peppermint cheesecake, and a super rich dark chocolate cheesecake in the Instant Pot. I love them all, but this light and creamy blueberry cheesecake is my current favorite!

    Before You Make a Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake

    Here are a few tips to Instant Pot cheesecake success:

    • Have all ingredients prepped and ready to go before beginning
    • Make sure your eggs and cream cheese are at room temperature for best results. Set them out ahead of time.
    • Zest the lemon before slicing to use the juice
    • Don’t overmix your cheesecake batter. Just mix until ingredients are blended.
    • Be sure to add the eggs last.
    • Swirl the blueberry jam gently into the batter
    • Refrigerate the cheesecake for 6 hours or overnight before serving, so plan ahead

    How to Make Lemon Cheesecake with Blueberry Swirl in the Instant Pot

    Crush up graham crackers into small crumbs. You can do this in a food processor, but I usually place the crackers into a large freezer bag and crush them with a rolling pin.

    My kiddos are always in charge of the crushing! Next, add the crumbs, sugar and melted butter to a mixing bowl.

    graham cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter in mixing bowl

    Mix the crust together until the texture resembles wet sand. Then, press it into a prepared springform pan or push pan.

    Pop the pan into the freezer while you work on the cheesecake filling. You can make the crust ahead of time -- as long as it sits in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.

    hands pressing graham cracker crust into 7 inch springform pan

    Gently mix the ingredients for the cheesecake filling in a large mixing bowl, taking care not to overmix. The filling should be creamy but not super thick.

    Now, you're ready to add the blueberry swirl. To save time, I used my favorite blueberry jam here -- Bon Maman. If you really plan ahead, you can make your own blueberry sauce.

    But, the jam is the perfect consistency for swirling, and it's already cool enough to add to the batter. Just gently swirl it in, using a knife or spatula.

    mix and swirl blueberry jam into cheesecake batter with spatula

    Pour the cheesecake filling into over the crust, and place the pan on the trivet in the Instant Pot. Don't forget to add the water!

    How Long to Pressure Cook the Cheesecake

    This cheesecake batter isn't super thick, so 35 minutes is perfect. After cooking, allow a 15 minute natural release.

    How Can You Tell if the Cheesecake is Done Cooking

    If the cheesecake is mostly firm and the internal temperature is at 150 degrees, it's done. The center will probably be a little jiggly, but this will firm up in the refrigerator.

    lemon cheesecake with blueberry swirl in instant pot pressure cooker

    Make Fresh Blueberry Topping

    I made an easy blueberry syrup, using fresh blueberries, to top the cheesecake. You can spoon it over the cheesecake before serving or add some to the individual slices.

    You can also skip the cooked topping and add fresh blueberries. Whipped cream is good, too!

    lemon cheesecake topped with homemade blueberry sauce and lemon zest on platter

    My family practically inhaled this cheesecake! It's cool, creamy and light enough for spring and summer.

    It would make a perfect dessert for Easter, Mother's Day and summer holidays. And of course, when you make a cheesecake in your Instant Pot, there's no heating up the house!

    slice of cheesecake with blueberry swirl and blueberry topping on white plate

    How Long do Cheesecakes Last

    Homemade cheesecakes are good for about 5 days in the refrigerator. That is, if they last that long! Mine are gone within 2 days -- tops!

    close up of slice of blueberry lemon cheesecake with blueberry topping
    slice of lemon blueberry cheesecake with blueberry sauce on top and sides

    Instant Pot Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake

    Published by Dee
    Instant Pot Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake is cool, creamy and lemony, with a blueberry swirl throughout. An easy dessert you can make in the pressure cooker!
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 35 mins
    Refrigeration Time 6 hrs
    Total Time 6 hrs 50 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 336 kcal

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot Pressure Cooker
    • 7 inch Springform Pan

    Ingredients
      

    For the Crust

    • 1 cup crushed graham crackers about 7 rectangle sheets
    • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
    • 2 tablespoons butter

    For the Filling

    • 16 ounces cream cheese 2 8-ounce blocks, softened
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • ¼ cup sour cream
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
    • 2 large eggs
    • ½ cup organic blueberry jam

    For Pressure Cooking

    • 1 cup water

    Blueberry Topping (optional)

    • 2 cups fresh blueberries
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar
    • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
    • ¼ cup water
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
    • 1 ½ tablespoons water

    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:

    • Beat the room temperature cream cheese and sugar until just creamy.
    • Add the sour cream, lemon juice and zest, and mix until just combined
    • Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing in between until just combined on low speed. Do not over mix.
    • Swirl the blueberry jam into the filling, using a spatula or knife. Don't mix it all together
    • 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.

    Blueberry Topping (optional)

    • In a small saucepan, mix the blueberries, sugar, lemon juice and water
    • Cook on medium high heat until mixture starts to bubble
    • In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water together until smooth
    • Stir cornstarch slurry into blueberry mixture until dissolved, then reduce heat, and stir until mixture thickens
    • Remove from heat, and allow to cool completely before serving

    Notes

    Recipe was made in a 6 quart Instant Pot. To make in an 8 quart, increase water in the pot to 2 cups.
    Zest the lemon first, before slicing for juice.
    The optional blueberry topping isn't super sweet. For a sweeter topping, increase sugar to ½ cup.

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

    Nutrition

    Calories: 336kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 287mgPotassium: 108mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 894IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe? Please comment and rate it! Show me your dish on Instagram!Mention @meatloafandmelodrama or tag #meatloafandmelodrama!
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    1. Kelly says

      August 07, 2020 at 4:51 pm

      This was amazing! So delicious - the blueberry/lemon combo is a favorite and this did not disappoint!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        August 09, 2020 at 8:04 pm

        Thank you so much, Kelly! I'm glad you liked the cheesecake!

    2. Allison says

      July 17, 2020 at 10:03 am

      I just realized I do not have the right size on after I completed all other steps! :/ do you know how long I should cook this in the over for?

      Reply
      • Dee says

        July 17, 2020 at 1:02 pm

        I haven't baked this in the oven, but generally, cheesecakes take about 50 minutes to an hour. When the temp is 150, it's done. Hope this helps. 🙂

    3. Karyn says

      February 06, 2020 at 12:17 pm

      I’ve always been scared to make cheesecake because it seems so complicated 😂 but this one was super easy! I think it’ll be great for summer5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        February 07, 2020 at 12:46 pm

        I'm so happy you liked the cheesecake! Thanks!

    4. Beth says

      January 29, 2020 at 1:49 pm

      The filling sounds incredibly good! Love that you made it in the instant pot! trying this asap!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 29, 2020 at 5:28 pm

        Thanks, Beth! Hope you enjoy it!

    5. Sara Welch says

      January 28, 2020 at 2:09 pm

      Another great recipe for my Instant Pot! Looking forward to enjoying this after dinner this week, indeed!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 29, 2020 at 7:23 am

        Let me know how it goes. It really is super easy to make!

    6. Tiffany La Forge-Grau says

      January 28, 2020 at 12:05 pm

      This looks like a delicious cheesecake. Blueberries go so well with it too!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 29, 2020 at 7:22 am

        Thanks, Tiffany. Lemon blueberry is one of my favorite combos!

    7. Chrissie Baker says

      January 28, 2020 at 5:12 am

      Oh my goodness. That is one gorgeous cheesecake! I love that you can make it in the Instant Pot, too!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 29, 2020 at 7:21 am

        Thank you so much, Chrissie! I honestly think the IP makes the best cheesecakes!

    8. Lora says

      January 28, 2020 at 3:55 am

      A really easy and tasty cheesecake recipe to make in the IP! Recipe is so easy to follow!!!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 28, 2020 at 12:26 pm

        Thanks, Lora! It's really very easy to make. 🙂

    9. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says

      January 28, 2020 at 1:23 am

      I know for sure this Instant Pot Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake is would be a huge hit in my house!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 28, 2020 at 12:26 pm

        My family absolutely loves this cheesecake. Hope you get a chance to try it!

    10. Jen says

      January 27, 2020 at 1:42 pm

      I love the lemon and blueberry together. Such a match made in heaven. Loved how easy this was to make using an IP too. Thanks!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 28, 2020 at 12:25 pm

        Thank you so much, Jen! I'm glad you liked it!

    11. James says

      January 27, 2020 at 6:38 am

      Made this over the weekend. Yummy and it look beautiful too!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 27, 2020 at 7:37 am

        That's great, James! SO glad you liked it!

    12. Katie says

      January 25, 2020 at 6:43 pm

      I’m looking forward to trying this but I don’t see how many eggs are required. Could you please let me know how many? Thanks.

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 25, 2020 at 7:22 pm

        So sorry about that, Katie. It's 2 eggs. Hope you like it!

    13. Darlene says

      January 24, 2020 at 2:08 pm

      Do you need to cover the cheesecake with foil while cooking?

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 24, 2020 at 3:26 pm

        No need to use foil. I just dab up extra water after cooking with the tip of a clean paper towel.

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