Red White and Blue Cheesecake
How gorgeous is this Instant Pot Red White and Blue Cheesecake? Layered with red, white, and blue, this cheesecake is sure to be a show stopper at your next 4th of July Party. The vanilla cheesecake and cherries on top create a classic cheesecake flavor but the overall look of this cheesecake sets it apart from the rest.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time40 minutes mins
Natural Release20 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: patriotic cheesecake
Servings: 6
Crust ingredients
- 2 C crushed graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ C unsalted butter melted
- 2-3 drops sky blue gel food coloring
Vanilla Cheesecake Ingredients
- 2 - 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ C sugar
- 1 TBSP Cornstarch
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla bean extract
Crust Directions
Line the bottom of a 6inch springform pan with parchment paper and spray the sides with pam baking spray
Using a large bowl mix the melted butter and graham cracker crumbs
Mix in the blue food coloring until combined
Press the crust into the springform pan
Place into the freezer while you make the cheesecake mixture
Vanilla Cheesecake Directions
In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar and cornstarch until combined
In a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat together the cream cheese and sugar mixture until combined and smooth
Beat in the eggs 1 at a time until combined
Beat in the vanilla bean extract
Pour cheesecake mixture into the crust
Cover with foil
Fill the instant pot with 1 cup of water
Place a trivet inside
Place the springform pan onto the trivet
Close the lid and set to sealing
Bake on manual setting high pressure for 40 minutes. Once timer goes off allow to natural release for 20 minutes
Remove the lid and use a paper towel to dap onto the foil to remove condensation
Carefully remove from the pot and place onto a wire rack and allow to cool completely
Place into the fridge overnight
Whipped Cream Directions
Using a hand mixer, beat together the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form
Pipe dollops along the edge
Scoop Cherry Pie Filling into the center of the cheesecake
Cut and serve!