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Instant Pot Key Lime Cheesecake
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Key Lime Cheesecake

Creamy Citrusy Cheesecake with a buttery sweet graham cracker crust.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time37 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 512kcal
Author: Wendy

Equipment

  • Pressure Cooker
  • Springform Pan
  • 1 large piping bag with star tip

Ingredients

Crust Ingredients

  • 1 cup graham crackers crushed
  • 3 tablespoon unsalted butter melted

Cheesecake Ingredients

  • 16 oz cream cheese softened, two blocks
  • 2 tablespoon all purpose flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 lime zested, large lime
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tbsp fresh lime juice

Lime Whipped Cream Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 lime zested, small lime

Instructions

Crust Directions

  • Spray a 6 inch springform pan with pam baking spray and line the bottom with parchment paper
  • Combine the butter and crumbs into a large bowl and mix with a fork until combined
  • Press into the springform pan and place into the freezer while you make the cheesecake

Cheesecake Directions

  • Using a hand mixer, cream together the cream cheese, heavy whipping cream, flour, sugar, vanilla and lime zest until combined and creamy
  • Beat in eggs 1 at a time until combined and then beat in the egg yolk until combined
  • Beat in the lime juice until combined
  • Remove the crust from the freezer and pour the cheesecake mixture into the crust
  • Cover with foil
  • Place 1 ½ C of water into the pot
  • Place the trivet inside
  • Place the cheesecake onto the trivet and lock the lid, turn to sealing
  • Cook on manual high pressure for 37 minutes
  • Allow to natural release when the timer goes off for 18 minutes
  • Remove from pot and place onto a wire rack to cool completely
  • Place into the fridge overnight

Lime Whipped Cream

  • Using a large bowl and hand mixer, beat all ingredients until stiff peaks form
  • Scoop into the piping bag
  • Pipe dollops around the edge of the cheesecake
  • Top with lime slices and enjoy!

Notes

Make sure your cheesecake comes to room temperature before you place it in your refrigerator 

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 512kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 185mg | Sodium: 287mg | Potassium: 159mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 1479IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 1mg