Instant Pot® Mini Heart-Shaped Chocolate Cheesecakes

Adorably delicious and super-easy 4-inch heart-shaped chocolate cheesecakes are the perfect Valentine's Day dessert! I use Lavazza Crema e Gusto Ground Coffee but use whatever is your personal favorite.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 400 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ⅓ cup white sugar
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons heavy cream
• ⅓ cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (such as Oreo®)
• 4 teaspoons unsalted butter, melted
• ¼ cup hot strongly brewed coffee
• ¼ cup bittersweet chocolate chips (such as Ghirardelli® 60%)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes.

Step 2

Prepare 3 (4-inch) heart-shaped springform pans by wrapping the outside with aluminum foil.

Step 3

Combine cookie crumbs and melted butter in a small bowl, tossing to coat. Press mixture evenly in the bottom of the prepared pans.

Step 4

Beat cream cheese with a fork in a medium bowl until smooth. Gradually add sugar, beating with the fork until well blended. Add egg and mix well.

Step 5

Pour hot coffee over chocolate chips in a small bowl. Stir until melted and smooth. Add to cream cheese mixture and blend well. Stir in heavy cream, vanilla, and salt; mix until smooth. Pour batter into the prepared pans.

Step 6

Pour 1 cup water into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Place a steamer rack in the bottom and place 2 batter-filled pans on the rack. Top with another steamer rack and add the remaining batter-filled pan. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 6 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 7

Remove the pans from the pot and allow to cool completely at room temperature. Refrigerate 8 hours to overnight. Release cheesecakes from the springform pans and top as desired before serving.