Description
Instant Pot Basque Burnt Cheesecake is a rich, creamy dessert with a caramelized top and custard-like center, made effortlessly in your Instant Pot.
Ingredients
– 32 ounces (900g) cream cheese, at room temperature
– 1 cup (200g) superfine sugar
– 6 large eggs
– ¼ cup (30g) all-purpose flour
– 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream
– ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Line a 9-inch springform pan with crumpled and smoothed parchment paper.
2. In a food processor, blend cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
3. Add eggs and blend briefly.
4. Add heavy cream, flour, and salt; blend for 1 minute until silky.
5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and tap to release air bubbles.
6. Place a trivet in the Instant Pot and add 1 cup of water.
7. Lower the pan onto the trivet, seal the lid, and cook on high pressure for 40 minutes.
8. Allow natural pressure release for 10–15 minutes.
9. Remove the pan and let the cheesecake cool at room temperature for 2 hours.
10. Optional: Broil for 3–5 minutes to achieve a caramelized top.
Notes
– Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth batter.
– The cheesecake should have a slight jiggle in the center when done.
– For a darker top, use the broiler after pressure cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 589
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 436mg
- Fat: 47g
- Saturated Fat: 27g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.01g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 256mg