Instant Pot – Hidden Caramel Pecan Cheesecake with Layered Caramel

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caramel pecan cheesecake

I guess you could say that making a cheesecake is a labor of love. But why settle with ordinary cheesecake when you can have one with a hidden surprise? So I give to you … Hidden Caramel Pecan Cheesecake with Layered Caramel!!

When I first learned about cheesecake in the Instant Pot pressure cooker I knew I wanted to try it. I was skeptical, and frankly a bit hesitant. All the reviews and recipes I read about said it was practically fool proof. So with that in mind I made two versions for Mother’s Day. I shared with my family who raved and sang praise after praise. They even told me I should enter it into a contest. But this version was gone before you could even say “Seconds.”

What’s the big surprise you might ask? Well you add a nice thick pool of decadent caramel to the layer between the crust and the cheesecake. The crust has a beautiful nutty flavor because, get this… you make it with chopped pecans and graham crackers. The beauty of this cheesecake is that it’s not overly sweet, and you still get the lush creaminess of the cheesecake topped with delightful bits of roasted pecans and caramel.

Some important tips I learned!!!

  • Use a separate sealing ring for cooking sweets vs. savory dishes. (Unfortunately, the crust on my first cheesecake had a slight hint of Black Bean Soup) Not so appealing. You might try using two silicone sealing rings… like these ones
  • Order the right pan. If you are serious about your Cheesecake… you should look into getting one of these pans. (Fat Daddio’s Aluminum Round Cake Pan, 7- Inch x 3- Inch
  • Set your Cream Cheese and Eggs out way before you plan on making your cheesecake. (You will get a much creamier and smoother cheesecake, as a result)
  • Using a pressure cooker for Cheesecake during the summer months is the way to go!! It doesn’t heat  up your house. (For other ideas on how to avoid using the oven check out a recent SMB post dedicated to this topic) 

Let’s get to it!!

Equipment

  • 6 quart or larger pressure cooker (I love my 6 quart Instant Pot)

  • 7-inch x 3-inch cheesecake pan, to fit my Instant Pot 6 quart (I prefer the Fat Daddio)

  • Rack for pressure cooker

  • Aluminum foil

  • Silicone Sealing Ring (I use one for Savory and one for Sweet) 

  • Parchment paper

  • Food processor

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