This Easy Instant Pot Eggless Cheesecake is unbelievably delicious and super easy to make!
It’s light, creamy, and rich just like the baked-version. Made with few ingredients, this luscious instant pot cheesecake will make everyone who tries it immediately falls in love.
No Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker? No problem! Try my baked Eggless Cheesecake recipe.
Instant Pot Eggless Cheesecake Recipe
Cheesecake is my egg-allergic daughter’s number #1 favorite cake, hands down! Every birthday, every celebration, every special occasion, she asks me to make a cheesecake.
Of course, I had to find a way to make it in my Instant Pot to save time.
So…. Meet my absolutely delicious, creamy, tasty, dreamy Easy Instant Pot Eggless Cheesecake recipe.
I topped my eggless cheesecake with a showstopper strawberry sauce/topping and sliced fresh strawberries.
An Eggless Cheesecake like no other!
How to make an eggless cheesecake in the Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker
- Tightly line and wrap with nonstick heavy-duty foil the bottom of a 7-inch springform pan.
- Mix graham crumbs, butter and sugar; press onto bottom of the prepared springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese and remaining filling ingredients in a large bowl with mixer until blended.
- Cook on “high pressure” for 30 minutes. Then natural release for 10 minutes. Chill overnight.
- Unmold and top with strawberry sauce/topping before serving.
CAN I MAKE CHEESECAKE WITHOUT EGGS?
Yes! And you won’t miss the eggs at all. The secret is to combine the right ingredients.
WHAT CAN I USE INSTEAD OF EGGS IN CHEESECAKE?
To make a cheesecake without eggs I like to use sweetened condensed milk and sour cream.
TIPS AND TRICK TO MAKE THE EGGLESS CHEESECAKE IN THE INSTANT POT:
- Plan ahead! Cheesecake is one of those desserts you have to plan in advance. It takes a long time to chill and set.
- Make sure all your ingredients are room temperature.
- Leaky pans are a cheesecake’s arch nemesis so make sure the cheesecake pan is well wrapped in foil. I like to line the base of my pan with a large layer of non-stick aluminum foil and then Wrap the outside of the pan in a double layer of heavy-duty foil, covering the underside and coming all the way to the top.
- Avoid overcooking the cheesecake or it will crack. The center of your cheesecake should still wobble when you remove it from the Instant Pot; it will continue to cook as it cools on the counter.
- To prevent cracks during cooling, it’s important to loosen the cheesecake from the sides of the pan after baking. First, cool the cheesecake on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Then carefully run a knife between the cheesecake and the inside of the pan. Don’t remove the sides of the pan yet.
INSTANT POT CHEESECAKE PAN
Given its interior diameter, the Instant Pot can only hold a 7-inch pan. This is the one I use. I like it because is nonstick and it has a leak-proof tight seal.
HOW DO I GET THE CHEESECAKE PAN INTO THE INSTANT POT?
You can use trivet handles or – my preferred way – a foil sling.
In my particular case, the trivet doesn’t work because the handles don’t let my springform pan fit into the pot, so I need to place the trivet with the handles fold down in order to my pan to fit into the pot.
HOW TO MAKE A FOIL SLING FOR AN INSTANT POT
This “sling” will allow you to place and remove the springform pan with ease. To make one just fold a 20-inch piece of aluminum foil into a 2-inch-wide strip. Place the sling under the pan and then place the pan in the pressure cooker.
How to UNMOLD a cheesecake
- Loosen the cheesecake from the sides of the pan by running a thin metal spatula around the inside rim again.
- Remove the band from the pan.
- Take a large knife or metal spatula and carefully run it under the bottom of the cheesecake to loosen it.
- Then use two large spatulas to carefully lift the cheesecake over to the serving plate. Be sure the cheesecake is well balanced/supported so it won’t crack or break. Then and carefully transfer to a cake plate.
- Serve topped with strawberry sauce/topping, if desired.
How to Freeze Cheesecake
Cheesecakes are freezer-friendly! Just follow these simple steps:
- Let it cool to room temperature.
- Put the cheesecake in the freezer, uncovered, 45-60 minutes. This will allow the cheesecake to firm up enough to be safely removed from the springform.
- Loosen the cheesecake from the sides of the pan by running a thin metal spatula around the inside rim again.
- Remove the band from the pan. Take a large knife or metal spatula and carefully run it under the bottom of the cheesecake to loosen it.
- Then use two large spatulas to carefully lift the cheesecake over to the plate. Be sure the cheesecake is well balanced/supported so it won’t crack or break.
- Wrap it tightly with plastic wrap, then put it back in the freezer.
- When ready to use, thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
How to cut a cheesecake
Do you want to cut the perfect cheesecake slice? Use a thin knife that has been dipped in hot water and then wipe dry. Repeat this step before every single cut.
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Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Filling:
- 1 ½ tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 ½ tablespoon water
- 12 oz cream cheese
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 7 oz sweetened condensed milk (half can)
- 8 ml lemon juice (about a teaspoon)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ cup heavy cream
To Serve (optional):
- 1 cup strawberry sauce
- Fresh strawberries sliced
Instructions
CRUST:
- Line the base of the pan with a large layer of non-stick aluminum foil and then tightly wrap the outside of the pan in a double layer of heavy-duty foil, covering the underside and coming all the way to the top. Then spray the inside of the pan. with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham crumbs, butter and sugar with a fork until evenly moistened.
- Pour the crumbs mixture into the pan and press the crumbs down into the base. Tip: Use the bottom of a measuring cup or glass to press down the crumbs evenly. Freeze until you make the filling.
FILLING:
- Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside.
- Place the cream cheese in the bowl of an electric mixer, beat on low speed for 2-3 minutes until smooth and free of any lumps. Add sugar and sour cream and continue mixing until incorporated. Gradually add sweetened condensed milk and beat, scraping down the bowl as necessary, until creamy, for 1-2 minutes. Add lemon juice, vanilla extract, heavy cream and cornstarch mixture; beat on high speed, until well incorporated. Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Cover the top of the pan with a piece of foil.
COOK:
- Add 1 1/2 cups of water into the Instant Pot and place the trivet in the bottom of the pot.
- If you’re using foil as a sling, fold a 20-inch piece of aluminum foil into a 2-inch-wide strip. This “sling” will allow you to place and remove the springform pan with ease.
- Place the sling under the pan and then place the pan in the pressure cooker.
- Close lid and Select “Pressure Cook” mode adjust to 30 minutes. When cooking is complete let the pressure cooker naturally release pressure for 10 minutes. Then press “Cancel” and carefully turn the vent to “Venting” to release the pressure. Then remove the lid.
- Carefully remove the cheesecake from the pot to a cooling rack; uncover the cheesecake. To prevent cracks during cooling, it’s important to loosen the cheesecake from the sides of the pan after baking. First, cool the cheesecake on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Then carefully run a knife between the cheesecake and the inside of the pan. Don’t remove the sides of the pan yet. Let the cake to come to room temperature, about 1-2 hours.
- Once the cheesecake has cooled, refrigerate it for at least 8 hours, or overnight.
UNMOLD:
- Loosen the cheesecake from the sides of the pan by running a thin metal spatula around the inside rim again.
- Remove the band from the pan.
- Take a large knife or metal spatula and carefully run it under the bottom of the cheesecake to loosen it.
- Then use two large spatulas to carefully lift the cheesecake over to the serving plate. Be sure the cheesecake is well balanced/supported so it won’t crack or break.
- and carefully transfer to a cake plate.
- Serve topped with strawberry sauce/topping, if desired.
- Let it cool to room temperature.
- Put the cheesecake in the freezer, uncovered, 45-60 minutes. This will allow the cheesecake to firm up enough to be safely removed from the springform.
- Loosen the cheesecake from the sides of the pan by running a thin metal spatula around the inside rim again.
- Remove the band from the pan. Take a large knife or metal spatula and carefully run it under the bottom of the cheesecake to loosen it.
- Then use two large spatulas to carefully lift the cheesecake over to the plate. Be sure the cheesecake is well balanced/supported so it won’t crack or break.
- Wrap it tightly with plastic wrap, then put it back in the freezer.
- When ready to use, thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
- Plan ahead! Cheesecake is one of those desserts you have to plan in advance. It takes a long time to chill and set.
- Make sure all your ingredients are room temperature.
- Leaky pans are a cheesecake’s arch nemesis so make sure the cheesecake pan is well wrapped in foil. I like to line the base of my pan with a large layer of non-stick aluminum foil and then Wrap the outside of the pan in a double layer of heavy-duty foil, covering the underside and coming all the way to the top.
- Avoid overcooking the cheesecake or it will crack. The center of your cheesecake should still wobble when you remove it from the Instant Pot; it will continue to cook as it cools on the counter.
- To prevent cracks during cooling, it’s important to loosen the cheesecake from the sides of the pan after baking. First, cool the cheesecake on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Then carefully run a knife between the cheesecake and the inside of the pan. Don’t remove the sides of the pan yet.
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PERFECT CHEESECAKE!! NY style. Right on.
Hello Heather! I’m delighted to hear you enjoyed it so much. Thanks so much for trying my recipe and for taking the time to come back and let me know!
Hi could I use coconut condensed milk and dairy free heavy cream to make this cheesecake? My kid can have cream cheese but it’s able to have any other form of milk products.
Hello Pali! I haven’t tested this recipe with coconut condensed milk and dairy-free heavy cream but I think it could work fine. If you do try using this alternative ingredients, please let me know the outcome. Thanks for your interest in my recipe.?
This cheesecake is simply gorgeous! Perfect for upcoming Shavuot!
Hello Natalie! Thanks so much…the best part is that is super easy to make. Thanks for stopping by.
Regarding the amount of lemon juice, you suggest 8 ml or about 1 tablespoon. A tablespoon is a minimum of 15 ml and in some countries it is 20 ml. So should the recipe read 8 ml about 1/2 tablespoon or 15 ml about 1 tablespoon?
Hello Leslie! Sorry about that… I meant about a teaspoon. Thanks for pointing that error out!