Ready to try something different for dessert? This Instant Pot Japanese Cheesecake is light, fluffy, and comes together with only 4 ingredients.
In just 25 minutes, you can enjoy a beautifully baked cheesecake that’s simple, delicious, and perfect for any occasion.
If you are a cheesecake-lover, don’t miss this delicious pressure cooker cheesecake recipe and don’t forget to send us a picture of your creation!
This cheesecake is a famous Japanese cheesecake, since it has no crust.
If you have not seen or tried one, you will soon realize why is it so famous. This Instant Pot Japanese cheesecake has only four ingredients and it is made with a minimum of the equipment. The final results are astonishing - a soft, fluffy, and mild cheesecake without any crust. The taste of the cheesecake is just perfect. It is a combination of creamy cheese, sweet white chocolate and a hint of orange extract.
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Do I have to use orange extract?
It's not mandatory, but the orange extract gives a really nice touch and makes things better.
Can I use other Extracts?
Yes. For this Instant pot cheesecake recipe you can use some other extracts as well, like banana, or vanilla.
Can I add crust?
If you want a cheesecake with crust, try this classic Instant Pot Cheesecake recipe.
How to serve?
When serving, make sure you serve the cake completely chilled.
If you are looking for some garnishes, know that the Instant Pot Japanese cheesecake pairs the best with berries, especially strawberries.
Need more ideas? Check out What To Serve With Cheesecake for 15 sweet options.
Do I have to have a big pressure cooker in order to make this recipe?
Not at all! You can make this cheesecake with a small pressure cooker and obtain the same perfect result.
How long should I put the cheesecake in the fridge?
Chill the cake for 2 hours or overnight before slicing and serving.
How To Make Japanese Cheesecake
Here are your ingredients:
Separate eggs to yolks and whites.
Melt chocolate in a microwave and combine it with cheese:
Add egg yolks and orange extract and keep stirring well:
Put aside.
On a separate bowl beat egg whites until firm:
Gradually fold the egg whites into the cheese mix in the first bowl. Stir until smooth.
Pour into a lined springform or a disposable aluminum foil pan.
Place into the Instant Pot.
Add 1.5 cups of water and close the lid.
Cook for 17 minutes on high pressure.
Once done, Allow the Instant Pot to release pressure naturally. It will take 15-30 minutes.
Open the lid, take the cheesecake out and let it cool before serving.
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Instant Pot Japanese Cheesecake
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 4 ounces white chocolate
- 1 teaspoon orange extract optional
- 1 ½ cups water for the Instant Pot
Instructions
- Leave cream cheese out of the fridge for about 1 hour before cooking.
- Separate yolks from egg whites and let them rest in the fridge until it’s time to use them
- Melt chocolate in the microwave. Mix warm melted chocolate with cream cheese and stir until you obtain a smooth cream.
- Add egg yolks, orange extract, and stir again until you obtain a soft and homogeneous batter.
- Separately, beat your cold egg whites with an electric mixer, until they become stiff and glossy.
- Slowly add your beaten egg whites to the other mixture, taking care of not forming any lumps and obtain a fluffy and smooth batter.
- Line a cake pan with parchment paper.
- Pour your batter into the cake pan and cover with foil.
- Pour 1 ½ cups of water into your Instant Pot.
- Place a trivet in the bottom of the Instant Pot and place the cake pan on the trivet.
- Close the lid and cook at high pressure for 17 minutes.
- When cooking is complete, wait for a natural pressure release.
- Once done, open the lid and take out the pan.
- Let it cool and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
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How do I bake this in the oven, please?
I don’t have an Instant Pot. Sounds heavenly !
Thank you
Can I double this successfully? Would it alter the cook time?
Delicious.
Very easy to make, really good...
What button do I choose for cooking: poultry, steam, rice? With or without venting?
You should select the pressure cook function. And the vent should be closed to build up pressure in the pot. The vent only gets released at the very end of cooking (in this case, the recipe calls for a natural release, so the pressure will slowly vent over time without you turning the valve).
What adjustments need to be made for 8qt cooker?
In your recipes can you please put measurements also in grams?
Thank you.
Lidia
Hi, chocolate doesn't work for me, although I love cheesecake! And I just got an instant pot. Any idea for something other than chocolate to add? Maybe this makes it a no-go, but I wanted to see....
Hmm... I know you can substitute dark, milk or white chocolate but I don't know about leaving it out. You can try adding sugar and a little extra cream cheese but it will likely affect the texture. There are also other cheesecake recipes on the blog like this one without chocolate: https://www.corriecooks.com/instant-pot-cherry-cheesecake/
Can the white chocolate be substituted for another ingredient? And if yes which one, I don’t care for white chocolate. Thank you!
Yes, you can use regular or dark chocolate. Please note you will get a different color and taste.
Can I use pressure cooker with the whisle on?
If you have a large enough stovetop pressure cooker then yes, you can use that for nearly all Instant Pot recipes.
I’m keen to make this cheesecake,
Just wondering if I could use a metal pudding tin with lid in the pressure cooker.
You can use a metal pudding tin and cover with foil.