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Death by Chocolate Cheesecake (Instant Pot)

Ingredients

Makes 1 8inch round cake

Crust ingredients

  • 20 double stuffed oreos

Chocolate cheesecake filling :

  • 2 - 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 C sour cream
  • 1/2 C sugar
  • 2 tsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • ½ C semi sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 large eggs

Chocolate Ganache

  • 1 C semi sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ C heavy whipping cream
  • Chocolate sprinkles

Instructions

Crust

  • Using a food processor, grind up the cookies until they are in crumbs
  • Line the bottom of your 8in springform pan with parchment paper and spray the sides
  • Press the crust into the bottom and up the sides of the springform pan
  • Place the crust into the freezer while you make the filling

Chocolate cheesecake directions

  • Using a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and sugar and cocoa until combined and creamy
  • Beat in the sour cream until combined
  • Beat in the melted chocolate and vanilla until combined
  • Beat in the eggs, one at a time until combined
  • Remove crust from freezer and pour the cheesecake batter into the crust
  • Cover the cheesecake with foil
  • Place 1 cup of water into the pot of the instant pot
  • Place cheesecake onto triviet and into the pot
  • Cover the pot with the lid and turn the knob to sealing
  • Set to high pressure for 35 minutes
  • Once the timer goes off, allow for a natural release
  • Remove the lid and pull cheesecake out
  • Place onto a wire rack to allow to cool completely
  • Place into fridge overnight

Chocolate ganache directions

  • Pour the heavy whipping cream into a small pot over medium heat
  • Allow to slightly boil before pour over the chocolate chips in a glass bowl
  • Allow to sit for 3 minutes before whisking until smooth
  • Scoop the ganache onto the cheesecake and smoothing evenly
  • Sprinkle some chocolate sprinkles on top
  • Allow ganache to harden before cutting and enjoying