Instant Pot Red White and Blue Cheesecake

red white and blue cheesecake for 4th of July

Instant Pot Red White and Blue Cheesecake

This red white and blue cheesecake is a gorgeous patriotic treat - easy Instant Pot recipe! With bright blue crust and cherry topping, it's a show-stopper!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American, Holiday

Keyword 4th of July, cheesecake, cherry, dessert, Instant Pot, Memorial Day

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Chill Time 6

Total Time 6 50

Servings

Calories 503kcal

Author Stacey aka the Soccer Mom

Cost $8

Equipment

Instant Pot

Ingredients

Crust Ingredients

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup butter melted
2-3 drops blue gel food coloring

Cheesecake Ingredients

16 ounces cream cheese softened
½ cup sugar
1 Tablespoon cornstarch
2 eggs
2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Toppings

½ cup heavy whipping cream
¼ cup powdered sugar
8 ounces cherry pie filling (1 can)

Instructions

Crust Directions

Line the bottom of a 6-inch springform pan with parchment paper and coat the sides with non-stick baking spray.
Add melted butter and graham cracker crumbs to a large bowl and mix well.
Add blue food coloring and mix until the crust is a rich, even shade of blue.
Press the crust into the bottom of the prepared springform pan and place in the freezer while you make the cheesecake batter.

Cheesecake Directions

In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk together sugar and cornstarch.
Using stand mixer or electric hand mixer, beat together the cream cheese and sugar mixture until smooth.
Add the eggs one at a time, continuing to mix.
Add vanilla extract and then pour the cheesecake batter into your prepared, chilled crust.
Cover the springform pan with foil.
Fill the instant pot with 1 cup of water and place a trivet inside.
Place the springform pan onto the trivet, close the Instant Pot lid, and seal.
Bake on manual setting, high pressure for 40 minutes. When time is up, allow for natural release for about 20 minutes.
Remove the Instant Pot lid and carefully remove pan. If needed, use a paper towel to soak up any condensation on top of the foil.
Place pan on a wire rack and allow to cool completely. Chill in fridge overnight.

Topping Directions

Using a hand mixer, beat together the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
Scoop whipped cream into a frosting bag and pipe dollops around the edge of the cheesecake.
Scoop cherry pie filling into the center of the cheesecake and spread gently if needed.

Notes

Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared.

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