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A slice of Vanilla Bean Cheesecake topped with blueberry compote with two forks on the plate.

Instant Pot Vanilla Bean Cheesecake with Blueberry Compote

Rich and creamy Vanilla Bean Cheesecake is made in the Instant Pot for a silky texture that is topped off with a sweet Lemon Blueberry Compote.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 1 c. graham crackers crushed
  • 1 Tablespoon sugar
  • 4 Tablespoons butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon salt

For the cheesecake:

  • 2 8 oz packages cream cheese
  • ½ c. sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 Tablespoons flour
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 vanilla bean caviar scraped out (the black specks inside the bean)

For the blueberry compote:

  • 2 c. blueberries
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Place the graham crackers, sugar, butter, and salt in a food processor. Process until the mixture begins to stick together.
  • Pour the crust mixture into a 6 or 7 inch spring
    form pan. Press into the bottom of the pan and about 1 inch up the
    sides of the pan. Place the pan in the freezer while you make the
    cheesecake.
  • To make the filling but the cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and flour in the food processor and process until smooth.
  • Add in the vanilla extract and vanilla caviar and mix until combined.
  • Pour the cheesecake mixture into the pan with your prepared crust.
  • Place the trivet in your Instant Pot. Pour in one cup of water.
  • Cover your cheesecake with foil. Make sure the seal is tight otherwise you will have a waterlogged cheesecake.
  • Carefully lower your pan on top of the trivet in the Instant Pot.
  • Put the lid on the Instant Pot and set to 40 minutes high pressure.
  • Once the cheesecake has cooked for 40 minutes allow the pressure to release for 10 minutes naturally then carefully release the rest of the pressure
  • Allow the steam to leave the Instant Pot before attempting to get the cheesecake out. Carefully remove it from the pot and take off the foil.
  • Allow the cheesecake to come to room temperature then put in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours manually.
  • Meanwhile, place the blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium high heat.
  • Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.
  • Pour the blueberry compote into a container and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • When ready to serve remove the cheesecake from the refrigerator and top with the compote.
  • Cut into 8 slices and enjoy!

Notes

A Hezzi-D original recipe