Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake, made in the Instant Pot.
This cheesecake is an easy fall and holiday dessert recipe with a graham cracker crust, full of delicious fall flavors.
Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake is one of those “to die for” desserts… Dessert that makes the taste buds tingle and satisfies those cravings for creamy delicious cheesecake.
I am a cheesecake fangirl. If I get to choose a dessert when we're out to eat and cheesecake is on the menu, you can bet I'm ordering cheesecake. My favorite is white chocolate raspberry cheesecake, and I love strawberry swirl cheesecake too.
When you add pumpkin spice and all the flavors of fall to my favorite dessert… Well, I may just swoon.
When I first tried creating this recipe, my first attempt was somewhat of a fail. It turned out more like pumpkin spice pudding than pumpkin spice cheesecake. But I didn't give up, and my second attempt won.
The fact that it's made in the Instant Pot just adds an element of fun to the recipe. I LOVE cooking with my Instant Pot because the possibilities are truly endless.
Tips for Making Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake in the Instant Pot
This recipe creates enough filling for 2 smaller cheesecakes. If you have a larger Instant Pot (ours is smaller, a 6-quart), you could make 1 larger cheesecake with a larger graham cracker crust with this recipe.
- Crush the graham crackers, using a Ziploc bag and a rolling pin.
- Mix the graham crackers together with melted butter.
- Spray your springform pan with cooking spray; then press the mixture into the pan. Place in the freezer 'til you're ready to add the filling.
- Mix together softened cream cheese, sugar, and brown sugar with a mixer.
- Add vanilla and almond extract, mixing well.
- Crack 1 whole egg and 1 egg yolk into the mixture.
- Add pumpkin puree, along with sour cream, mixing well.
- Make your own pumpkin pie spice, including cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg.
- Finally, mix in a tablespoon of flour and the salt.
- Pour the cheesecake filling into your crust.
- Add 1 1/2 cups water to the bottom of your pressure cooker.
- Cover the cheesecake pan with foil, and place the pan inside your Instant Pot.
- Set to Manual and cook for 30 minutes.
- When the Instant Pot is done and it's naturally released, remove the cheesecake, keep covered, and place in the fridge for a few hours (or even overnight). Let it chill thoroughly.
- Then it's ready to serve. I suggest serving it with a li'l whipped cream.
Looking for more pumpkin recipes?
Deliciously Moist Pumpkin Bread Recipe
Creamy No Bake Pumpkin Dessert
The Most Scrumptious Pumpkin Roll Ever
Pumpkin Spice Gooey Butter Cake
Classic Pumpkin Pie from Scratch
Tools you may need to make Instant Pot Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake
Instant Pot – We have the 6-quart pot (without the yogurt function).
Rolling Pin – for crushing the graham crackers.
6-Inch Springform Pan – This size will easily fit down into the Instant Pot.
KitchenAid Stand Mixer – I use mine for pretty much everything I bake.
Vanilla Extract and Almond Extract – for added flavor in the cheesecake
Spices – You’ll need Cinnamon, Ginger, Cloves, and Nutmeg.
Want to see how to make Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake in the Instant Pot? Watch the video!
Print the recipe for Instant Pot Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake
Instant Pot Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake
Ingredients
- 8 graham crackers
- 5 tablespoons salted butter melted
- 2 8- ounce packages cream cheese
- 1/4 cup pure cane sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 whole egg & 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Crush the graham crackers, using a Ziploc bag and a rolling pin.
- Mix the graham crackers together with the melted butter.
- Spray your springform pan with cooking spray; then press the mixture into the pan. Place in the freezer 'til you're ready to add the filling.
- Mix together the softened cream cheese, sugar, and brown sugar with a mixer.
- Add vanilla and almond extract, mixing well.
- Add 1 whole egg and 1 egg yolk to the mixture.
- Add pumpkin puree, along with sour cream, mixing well.
- Mix in spices, including cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg.
- Finally, mix in a tablespoon of flour and the salt.
- Pour the cheesecake filling into your crust.
- Add 1 1/2 cups water to the bottom of your pressure cooker.
- Cover the cheesecake pan with foil, and place the pan inside your Instant Pot.
- Set to Manual and cook for 30 minutes.
- When the Instant Pot is done and it's naturally released, remove the cheesecake, keep covered, and place in the fridge for a few hours (or even overnight). Let it chill thoroughly.
- Then it's ready to serve. I suggest serving it with a li'l whipped cream.
Notes
Nutrition
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