Description
Indulge in the decadent combination of chocolate and peanut butter with this Instant Pot Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake. Creamy and rich, this dessert is a must-try for any cheesecake lover.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 1/4 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup mini peanut butter cups, chopped
For the Ganache:
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
For Topping:
- Whipped cream for topping
- Extra peanut butter cups for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Grease a 7-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper. Combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter, press firmly into the bottom of the pan to form the crust. Freeze while preparing the filling.
- Make the Filling: Beat cream cheese, peanut butter, and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream, vanilla extract, and 1/4 cup heavy cream. Fold in chopped peanut butter cups. Pour over crust.
- Cook in Instant Pot: Cover pan with foil, place in Instant Pot with water, and pressure cook for 40 minutes. Natural release for 15 minutes, then cool and refrigerate.
- Prepare Ganache: Heat 1/4 cup heavy cream, pour over chocolate chips, stir until smooth. Spread over chilled cheesecake.
- Serve: Top with whipped cream and peanut butter cups before serving.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for smooth filling.
- Cheesecake texture improves with overnight chilling.
- For easier removal, run a thin knife around the edge of the pan before releasing the springform.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Pressure Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
