{"id":21267,"date":"2019-12-07T13:49:32","date_gmt":"2019-12-07T20:49:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/?p=21267"},"modified":"2020-02-06T22:53:55","modified_gmt":"2020-02-07T05:53:55","slug":"pressure-cooker-cheesecake-pops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/pressure-cooker-cheesecake-pops\/","title":{"rendered":"Pressure Cooker \/ Instant Pot Cheesecake Bites"},"content":{"rendered":"

Instant Pot Cheesecake Bites<\/em><\/b> are the perfect make-ahead holiday treat! Smooth, creamy cheesecake balls dipped into rich milk chocolate and decorated with your favorite toppings.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Pressure<\/p>\n

My Chocolate Covered Cheesecake Pops<\/a> drizzled with caramel and white chocolate is one of my most popular recipes on Barbara Bakes<\/a>. <\/p>\n

I\u2019ve made it even easier by converting it to an easy Instant Pot cheesecake recipe<\/a>. Cheesecake<\/a> is one of my favorite things to make in the pressure cooker. It’s super<\/em> easy, and it comes out silky smooth. <\/p>\n

I guarantee these bite-sized treats will be a big hit at your holiday party!<\/b><\/p>\n

\"Instant<\/p>\n

How to Make Cheesecake Bites in an Instant Pot \/ Electric Pressure Cooker<\/b><\/h2>\n

This Instant Pot Cheesecake Bites recipe will work in any brand of electric pressure cooker, including the Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi, or Mealthy MultiPot. <\/p>\n

Cheesecake pops are the perfect make-ahead dessert! <\/b>Because these cheesecake pops use a crustless Instant Pot cheesecake recipe, they come together quick.<\/p>\n

\"Pouring<\/p>\n

Making Instant Pot cheesecake Bites is a three step process:<\/p>\n

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  1. Make the cheesecake and chill.<\/li>\n
  2. Form the into cheesecake balls and freeze.<\/li>\n
  3. Dip the cheesecake balls, decorate, and chill until ready to serve.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    It’s best if you make these pressure cooker cheesecake pops over 2 days so the cheesecake has lots of time to chill.<\/b><\/h3>\n

    The hands-on time for each step is pretty minimal, and the end result is pretty much irresistible! <\/p>\n

    \"Cheesecake<\/p>\n

    How Many Cheesecake Bites Does This Make?<\/b><\/h2>\n

    I used a #30 cookie scoop<\/a> (about 2 tablespoons) to make the Instant Pot cheesecake bites. You’ll get 18 bites from a 7-inch pressure cooker cheesecake. <\/p>\n

    For me, this is enough cheesecake that one bite is satisfying without being too much.<\/b><\/p>\n

    However, if you want to make 24 smaller bites, you can use a #40 scoop<\/a> (about the same as a heaping tablespoon). <\/p>\n

    \"How<\/p>\n

    What Chocolate Should I Use?<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Choose a good chocolate for this cheesecake pops recipe! The chocolate you use has a big impact on the overall flavor!<\/b> <\/p>\n

    If possible, I recommend using a chocolate specifically made for dipping. Unlike chocolate chips or candy bars, compound chocolates<\/a> and melting chocolates<\/a> are still made with higher-end cocoa powder or cocoa butter. You can definitely taste the difference!<\/p>\n

    You can find melting chocolates and wafers at specialty baking stores<\/a>, craft stores<\/a>, and even some big box stores<\/a> and grocery stores. <\/p>\n

    \"How<\/p>\n

    My family prefers milk chocolate, so I like to use Guittard Old Dutch Milk Chocolate Wafers<\/a>. This makes for a rich, sweet complement to the smooth and creamy cheesecake. When chilled, you get a nice crunch from the chocolate shell. <\/p>\n

    If you want the finished product to be a little more complex and less sweet, I\u2019d recommend a bittersweet or dark chocolate. <\/p>\n

    In a pinch, you could also use chocolate chips or candy melts.<\/p>\n

    \"How<\/p>\n

    Do I Need to Temper My Chocolate?<\/b><\/h2>\n

    If a shiny coating and crisp snap is important to you when you bite into the chocolate, you\u2019ll want to make sure to temper your chocolate<\/a>. I\u2019ve included instructions for traditional double-boiler tempering, but at home I generally follow Cook\u2019s Illustrated\u2019s easy microwave method for tempering chocolate<\/a>. <\/p>\n

    No matter which method you use, you want to make sure your melted chocolate doesn\u2019t get too hot\u2014definitely below 130\u00b0F for bittersweet chocolate and below 115\u00b0F for milk chocolate.<\/p>\n

    \"Chocolate<\/p>\n

    Dipping Pressure Cooker Cheesecake Pops<\/b><\/h2>\n

    I prefer to use 6-inch lollipop sticks<\/a> or longer when I want to place the bottom of the sticks in a cake pop stand<\/a> so the dipping chocolate stays uniformly round. This is ideal when presentation is the main focus. <\/p>\n

    However, I generally use 4-inch lollipop sticks<\/a> as photographed here. After dipping, I\u2019ll place the pops back down on a platter, with the sticks facing up. <\/p>\n

    How to Dip Cheesecake Bites<\/b><\/h2>\n

    I wrote the recipe to serve as cheesecake pops because the lollipop stick makes them easy to dip! However, the pops aren\u2019t necessary. <\/p>\n

    \"Close<\/p>\n

    You will need to freeze the cheesecake pops for several hours before dipping them in the chocolate. Frozen cheesecake balls keep their shape better and the chocolate sticks better. <\/p>\n

    Dip each cheesecake ball into the chocolate, then use a fork or dipping tool<\/a> to remove the ball from the pan. Hold the ball above the pan for a brief time to allow excess chocolate to drip off before placing the cheesecake bite back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.<\/p>\n

    \"Cheesecake<\/p>\n

    How to Decorate Instant Pot Cheesecake Bites<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Dress up your cheesecake bites for any occasion! The sky is really the limit here:<\/p>\n

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    • White chocolate<\/li>\n
    • Dark chocolate<\/li>\n
    • Melted caramel<\/li>\n
    • Red or green candy melts<\/li>\n
    • Chopped nuts<\/li>\n
    • Crushed Oreo cookies<\/li>\n
    • Crushed graham crackers<\/li>\n
    • Finely crushed peppermint candies<\/li>\n
    • Multicolored jimmies (I don\u2019t recommend nonpareil sprinkles because I don\u2019t like the crunch)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      You can use your creativity and ingredients you already have on hand.<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Update:<\/em> <\/strong>I made a fun new video showing you how cute and easy these Instant Pot Cheesecake Bites are to make and serve!<\/p>\n

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