Raspberry White Chocolate Cheesecake

White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake is a deliciously decadent dessert, and it's so easy to make in an Instant Pot. No water bath is needed - just pressure cook it to perfection! Don't own an IP? Not a problem, because I also have instructions to bake one in the oven.

A slice of raspberry swirl white chocolate cheesecake on a spatula.

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If you’re a cheesecake lover like me, you’ll love how easy it is to make a super creamy cheesecake in the Instant Pot.

No more baking in three different stages or pulling water baths in and out of the oven. Give this Instant Pot White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake recipe a whirl. I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

Faster than oven baking. With Instant Pot in the title, you know it's going to be a time saver. Sure, you'll need to chill it before serving, but it only takes 30 minutes to whip it up!
Rich and creamy cheesecake/, without a water bath. Pressure cooking creates steam, so you can still have the creamy cheesecake you know and love.
Frees up your oven. Add this to the list of dishes you'll bring to the next family outing. No need to heat up the house, or hog up the oven!

If you love raspberry desserts, check out our recipes for Raspberry Swirl Pound Cake and Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies.

overhead shot of raspberry cheesecake with a bowl of raspberries

Ingredients

See ingredient substitutions in the next section. ⬇️

Crust

graham cracker crumbs: You can buy a package of crumbs to save time, or crush up the crackers yourself.
butter: The butter holds the crumbs together.

Cheesecake Filling

full fat cream cheese: The higher the fat is, the creamier the consistency of the cheesecake will be.
granulated sugar: The filling is sweetened with granulated white sugar.
sour cream: The sour cream adds a bit of tanginess, while also adding moisture.
eggs: As with almost baked goods, eggs create structure. If you don't include an ingredient to bind all of the other ingredients together, you'll end up with something that resembles cream cheese soup.
flavorings: The flavors in this dessert come from vanilla extract, raspberry preserves (or jam), and white chocolate.

Substitutions and Recipe Variations

white granulated sugar: To reduce the calories in your cheesecake, you can substitute the sugar with any cup-for-cup variety of granulated sugar substitute. Using brown sugar as a substitute will work, but isn't recommended. The flavor of the molasses in the brown sugar can easily overpower the flavor of the white chocolate.
butter: If you need to use unsalted butter, that's fine! Just add a tiny pinch of salt to your crust mixture. This recipe hasn't been tested with dairy free butter, but it might work!
cream cheese: I know people who have been successful in making cheesecake with reduced fat cream cheese, but your dessert won't be nearly as creamy.
sour cream: If you need a substitute, plain full-fat Greek yogurt is a great one.
eggs: There are plenty of egg substitutes for baking, but this Instant Pot cheesecake recipe has so few ingredients already, I don't recommended substituting them.
vanilla extract: If you need an alcohol-free flavoring, you can use vanilla essence.

Recipe Variations

Crust variations - Switch up the flavor of the crust by using gingersnaps, vanilla wafers, or even Oreo cookies!

Toppings - Add some blueberries alongside the fresh raspberries to invite more color. Adding chocolate shavings can also kick this cheesecake up a notch!

Raspberry preserves - Blackberry preserves taste wonderful as well and give a nice contrast of color against the white chocolate cheesecake. Adding chocolate chips would also be delicious, or you could try this Cherry Chocolate Chip Cheesecake recipe!

close up finished raspberry cheesecake with fresh raspberries on top

How to Make Raspberry White Chocolate Cheesecake

Summary only. The complete recipe instructions are in the card at the bottom of this post ⬇️

Cheesecake crust being pressed into the pan with a spoon

Make and chill the crust. You can mix the crumbs and melted butter together right in the springform pan if you want!

cheesecake mixture being mixed with an electric mixer

Make the white chocolate cheesecake filling.

Pour the batter into a 7-inch springform pan.

Swirl the raspberry preserves into the batter.

Cover the cheesecake and pan completely in aluminum foil.

foil liner in the instant pot to help with removal

Make an aluminum foil sling to place the pan on. This will make it easier to remove the hot pan.

finished cheesecake with raspberries on top

Bake on High pressure for 20 minutes, then let the pressure release naturally for 20 minutes. After that, quick release any remaining pressure.

To Make the Raspberry Swirl

Place a few scattered dollops of the raspberry preserve mixture onto the top of your prepared cheesecake filling.

Using a knife, drag through the raspberry topping. Make a few swirl passes through the topping to create a bold swirl or marble effect.

Slice of raspberry cheesecake on a plate topped with whipped cream and one raspberry

Storing Instructions

Storing: Store this Instant Pot cheesecake in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

To freeze it: After allowing the white chocolate raspberry cheesecake to set up completely in the fridge, it can be frozen. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and an outer layer of foil, then store it in a large freezer bag. You can freeze the cheesecake for up to 3 months.

Slice of white chocolate cheesecake topped with whipped cream and a single raspberry, sitting on a white plate with a gold fork.

FAQ

What size springform fits in an Instant Pot?

The ideal size of a springform pan for an Instant Pot is 7 inches. However, depending on the brand and size of your pressure cooker, this may vary. Check your owner's guide for recommendations.

Do you need a special pan to make cheesecake?

For making cheesecake in an Instant Pot, yes you’ll need a springform pan. However, if you’re cooking the cheesecake in the oven, each recipe will vary on the type of pan it calls for. It’s very common to use a springform pan for the cheesecake which gives better results.

Does cheesecake need a water bath?

Not all cheesecake recipes need a water bath. This recipe does require some water during the cooking process. It is really essential in setting the cheesecake and creating that rich and smooth texture we all love. Using an Instant Pot to make cheesecake is one of the easiest ways to use the water bath without all the mess and hassle. It's like it was made for it!