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Instant Pot Vanilla Bean Cheesecake (That You Didn’t Babysit)

Instant Pot Vanilla Bean Cheesecake (That You Didn’t Babysit)

Ingredients
  

For the Crust (Optional)

  • ¾ cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 tbsp sugar

For the Filling

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste (or extract)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • Grease a 6-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment.
  • If making the crust: Mix graham crumbs, butter, and sugar. Press firmly into bottom of pan. No need to bake.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg, sour cream, vanilla, lemon juice, and salt. Stir just until combined—don’t overmix.
  • Pour filling over crust. Tap the pan gently on the counter to pop air bubbles. Cover tightly with foil.
  • Add 1 cup of water to Instant Pot. Lower pan onto trivet inside.
  • Cook on High Pressure for 30 minutes. Let pressure naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick release.
  • Remove and let cool to room temp, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is best).