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    Instant Pot Lavender Cheesecake

    Published: Jan 9, 2020 · Modified: Oct 19, 2021 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links · 20 Comments

    That's right, a recipe for Instant Pot Lavender Cheesecake! The gluten-free crust is made with honey and almond flour and pairs perfectly with the lavender flavor. Find a reason to make this ASAP!

    instant pot lavender cheesecake
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    When I first received my Instant Pot, I flipped through the cookbook that came with it and saw that you could make cheesecake?!?!? I was intrigued and a little skeptical and had to try it for myself. I decided to make an Instant Pot Lavender Cheesecake because I LOVE lavender.

    If you love lavender, here are some more Lavender Recipes to Check Out:

    • Apple Lavender Galette Recipe
    • Lemon Lavender Bread Recipe
    • Lavender Pisco Sour Recipe
    • Honey Lavender Syrup
    • Lavender Pancakes with Lavender Honey
    lavender bunches for drying

    How to Make Lavender Cheesecake in the Instant Pot

    1. Place the cream cheese in a mixer and beat on medium speed until smooth. Add the sugar, lavender, and salt and continue to mix until everything is combined.
    2. Mix in the lemon juice and vanilla. Add each egg one at a time and fully incorporate each one before adding the next and beat until smooth.
    3. Pour the filling onto the crust in the pan and tap on the counter to remove air bubbles and level.
    4. Place the trivet in the bottom of the Instant Pot. Make a foil sling (see picture) and place it on top of the trivet.
    5. Slowly pour 1½ cups water into the bottom of the Instant Pot. Carefully place the cheesecake pan on top of the trivet. Fold the sides of the foil sling so they don't get in the way of the lid.
    6. Lock the lid in place and set your Instant Pot on HIGH pressure cook for 25 minutes. Once complete, allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes and then release the rest of the steam carefully.
    7. Remove the lid quickly and carefully to avoid condensation from dripping on cheesecake. Use the corner of a paper towel to carefully soak up water on top of the cheesecake. Use the sling to remove the cheesecake and cool on a wire rack for 1 hour (be careful, it's hot!).
    8. After cooling for an hour on the rack, place the cheesecake in the fridge for at least 4 hours before serving.

    Why Lavender is perfect for a cheesecake?

    The lavender flavor is very subtle and pairs perfectly with the honey almond crust. I used almond flour because I had some leftovers from my macaron fiasco, you can read about that in my Easy Macaron Recipe for Beginners post. I'm so glad I had it because it was a great addition. You often see lavender and lemon together which work perfectly in this Lavender Cheesecake because the lemon enhances the lavender and balances all of the flavors.

    side view of lavender cheesecake and the honey almond crust

    What if I don't have an Instant Pot?

    If you don't have an Instant Pot, you can make this delicious cheesecake in the oven. Prepare as above but wrap the entire outside of the pan with foil. Pour the filling into the pan on the crust. Place the springform pan on a roasting pan and pour enough boiling water to cover about an inch of the side of the pan. Place in oven and bake at 350 for about an hour until the cheesecake is barely jiggly in the middle. Let the cheesecake cool in the water bath on a wire rack for another hour. Remove the pan from the water and remove the foil. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

    Tips on Making the Honey Almond Crust

    • You will want to prepare the crust first since you need a little over an hour from start to finish. You can also it make ahead of time and keep it refrigerated until you are ready to make the cheesecake.
    • It takes a little longer than a usual crumb and butter crust, but as I said, it's totally worth it. This recipe makes a lot of cheesecake filling. I have a springform pan made for the 6-quart Instant Pot and had enough filling for 2 cheesecakes. I used the remaining filling to make mini cheesecake cupcakes!
    a slice of lavender cheesecake with honey almond crust

    How to Make a Purple White Chocolate Drizzle for Lavender Cheesecake

    To get the purple decorative topping, take some white chocolate chips and cook in the microwave for 30-second intervals until melted (be careful not to burn them!). Add some vegetable oil to thin out the chocolate (a little at a time, you won't need much). Add purple (or red and blue) gel food coloring. Continue to stir to combine and add more oil as needed to get the consistency you want. Then just drizzle with a spoon and let it set. You can also never go wrong with some fresh whipped cream on top!

    More Delicious Dessert Recipes:

    • Candied Ginger Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
    • Meyer Lemon Cream Puffs
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    • Easy Macaron Recipe for Beginners
    • Instant Pot Strawberry Cheesecake
    instant pot lavender cheesecake

    Instant Pot Lavender Cheesecake

    Instant Pot Lavender Cheesecake with a gluten-free crust made with honey and almond flour.
    4.96 from 21 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Prep Time: 25 minutes
    Cook Time: 55 minutes
    pressure release/cooling: 4 hours 25 minutes
    Total Time: 5 hours 45 minutes
    Servings: 1 7" cheesecake
    Author: EmilyFabulous

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker
    • 7" springform pan
    • trivet for instant pot
    • foil
    • baking sheet
    • silcone mat or parchment paper

    Ingredients

    Honey Almond Crust

    • 6 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temp
    • 2 tablespoon brown sugar
    • 2 tablespoon sugar
    • 2 tablespoon honey
    • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1½ cups almond flour
    • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

    Lavender Cheesecake Filling

    • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temp
    • ⅓ cup sugar
    • ½ tablespoon ground lavender buds (see notes for how to make this)
    • 1 pinch kosher salt
    • ½ tablespoon lemon juice
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 large egg, room temp

    Instructions

    Honey Almond Crust

    • Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a non-stick mat.
      baking sheet prepared with silicone mat
    • Place butter and sugars in a bowl and beat until well combined. Add honey and vanilla and continue to mix. Add flour and salt and mix completely. Spread the mixture onto the prepared pan into a thin rectangular sheet, about ¼ inch or so thick. Don't worry about being perfect because you are going to crumble it up.
      honey almond crust mixture before baking
    • Bake for 20 minutes until nice and crispy. Remove from the oven and place on a cooling rack in the fridge for about 10-15 minutes. Break the rectangle into pieces and place them in a food processor. Pulse into crumbles. The mix will be nice and buttery and easy to mold into your greased springform pan.
      honey almond crust in food processor
    • Pour crumbs into the bottom of the springform pan and press into the bottom and sides to form the crust. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes and let it cool on a rack while you prepare the filling.
      baked honey almond crust for lavender cheesecake

    Lavender Cheesecake Filling

    • Place the cream cheese in a mixer and beat on medium speed until smooth. Add sugar, lavender, and salt and continue to mix until everything is combined. Add the lemon juice and vanilla and continue mixing. Add the egg and beat until smooth.
    • Pour the filling onto the crust in the pan and tap on the counter to remove air bubbles and level.
      lavender cheesecake in springform pan before baking
    • Place the trivet in the bottom of the Instant Pot. Make a foil sling (see picture) and place it on top of the trivet. Slowly pour 1½ cups water into the bottom of the Instant Pot. Carefully place the cheesecake pan on top of the trivet. Fold the sides of the foil sling so they don't get in the way of the lid.
    • Lock the lid in place, close the steam valve, and set your Instant Pot on high-pressure cook for 25 minutes. Once the cooking cycle is complete, allow the steam to naturally release for 10 minutes and then carefully release the rest of the steam manually. Remove the lid quickly and carefully to avoid condensation from dripping on the cheesecake. Use the corner of a paper towel to carefully soak up water on top of the cheesecake. Use the sling to remove the cheesecake and cool on a wire rack for 1 hour (be careful, it's hot!).
      lavender cheesecake before baking in instant pot
    • After cooling for an hour on the rack, place the cheesecake in the fridge for a minimum of 4 hours before serving.

    Notes

    HOW TO MAKE GROUND LAVENDER:

    1. Take ¼ cup dried lavender buds and add to a small coffee grinder or food processer (if you are using a food processer you might need more than ¼ cup). lavender buds in coffee grinder for instant pot lavender cheesecake
    2. Pulse until the buds have been turned into a ground powder, but not too much...this way you will see some of that delicious lavender in your cheesecake!
    3. You can also just use dried lavender buds but grinding them will release even more of that beautiful lavender flavor! Check out my post HERE for more ideas for your coffee grinder!
    • Always read the instruction manual that came with your Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker and follow all safety guidelines. This recipe was inspired by Cooking Light Magazine.

    Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

    Instant Pot Lavender Cheesecake
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    Comments

    1. Bonnie says

      March 28, 2021 at 11:50 am

      4 stars
      This was really good, but why not just bake the crust straight in cheesecake pan? I don't get why you need to bake the crust, break it up, and then bake it again.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        March 28, 2021 at 4:10 pm

        Hi Bonnie, I'm so glad you enjoyed this cheesecake. The reason you bake the crust twice is to change the texture of the crust to be softer and have more of a crumble to it. I have not tried cooking the crust right in the pan, but it would be interesting to see how it turns out.

        Reply
    2. Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady says

      February 04, 2021 at 8:19 pm

      5 stars
      Write this Cheesecake looks so creamy and delicious! Crazy how it was made in an instant pot!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        February 05, 2021 at 4:26 am

        It's pretty amazing what the Instant Pot can do!

        Reply
    3. Amy says

      May 17, 2020 at 5:57 am

      5 stars
      Wow love the purple topping on the cheesecake! My husband will love this!

      Reply
    4. Leslie says

      May 16, 2020 at 10:52 pm

      5 stars
      I have yet to make a cheesecake in my instant pot, but I gotta try this recipe!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        May 17, 2020 at 12:43 am

        You will be so glad you tried it, I promise!

        Reply
    5. Jess says

      May 16, 2020 at 5:15 am

      5 stars
      Cheesecake is life. Making it in an Instant Pot is life changing!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        May 16, 2020 at 5:50 pm

        I agree...it is life-changing!

        Reply
    6. Lathiya says

      May 16, 2020 at 2:54 am

      5 stars
      The cheesecake looks so creamy and delicious. Making in Instant pot is great idea.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        May 16, 2020 at 5:51 pm

        It's so easy and I swear it turned out better in the Instant Pot than in the oven!

        Reply
      • Emily says

        May 16, 2020 at 5:52 pm

        Thanks, it's so much easier than I thought and turns out amazing every time!

        Reply
    7. Deanna says

      May 16, 2020 at 2:47 am

      5 stars
      I love making cheesecake in my instant pot and this is another great recipe to add to my collection. I've never made my crust like that before, but it was delicious!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        May 16, 2020 at 5:52 pm

        The crust is a game-changer, and has sooo much flavor!

        Reply
    8. Sula says

      May 16, 2020 at 2:36 am

      5 stars
      Love this! Will be firing up my Instant Pot for this very soon!

      Reply
    9. Elly says

      May 16, 2020 at 1:09 am

      5 stars
      wow I would've never thought to put lavender and cheesecake together! What a fabulous idea, I can't wait to try it!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        May 16, 2020 at 5:54 pm

        It's so good and it's just a hint of lavender which works so well with the honey almond crust!

        Reply
    10. Maren says

      May 15, 2020 at 11:27 pm

      5 stars
      This lavander cheese cake looks absolutely delish! I love the purple drizzle

      Reply
    11. Kevan says

      January 29, 2020 at 7:26 pm

      I didn't find the instructions on how to make the lavender called for in this recipe. I am interested in giving it a try.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        January 29, 2020 at 7:52 pm

        Hi Kevan,
        Thanks for asking and sorry for the miss! The instructions are now in the notes, I can't wait to see your finished cheesecake!

        Reply

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