This Instant Pot Twix Cheesecake is inspired by one of my all time favorite candy bars! A creamy cheesecake topped with a layer of caramel, chocolate ganache, and Twix pieces! This cheesecake will be gone in minutes!
This post and recipe was created for #SummerDessertWeek! I was sent samples by some of the sponsor companies but as always opinions are 100% mine.
Sponsored items used in this recipe were provided by Dixie Crystals!
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TIPS TO MAKE A PERFECT INSTANT POT TWIX CHEESECAKE
1. Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature before beginning. This is an important step to make sure your cheesecake is a good consistency. Also, cream your cream cheese for 5-6 minutes before adding any ingredients to it. This keeps you from overmixing.
2.You want to make sure that you wrap the entire springform pan in aluminum foil. This will help keep the moisture out of the springform and away from the crust.
3. Bake your crust before you add in the filling. This will help get that crunch in your crust. If you prefer a softer crust, skip this part.
4. DO NOT OVER MIX THE EGGS. When you add in the eggs mix JUST until the yolk disappears into the batter and stop.
LAYERING THE TOPPINGS
I really wanted this cheesecake to have the layered look, just like the Twix candy. I knew it would be a little difficult to get the caramel to stay in a nice layer and not squish out the sides as soon as I cut it.
After the cheesecake is completely set. I layered on the caramel sauce and refrigerated the cake for an additional 30 minutes to 1 hour to allow the caramel to harden a bit. *NOTE: I used store bough Dulce de leche. You can use your own caramel recipe but it may ooze out the sides when cut, but that is ok!
After the caramel was nice and set, I poured the chocolate ganache over that, and placed it back in the refrigerator for another 30 minutes to 1 hour.
PRO TIP: To get the perfect slice, take a large knife, and CAREFULLY warm it up using a kitchen torch. You can also run it under hot water for 2-3 minutes, but I found that warming up with a torch worked a lot better with this recipe.
Make your first cut into the cheesecake. Run the knife under water to clean, wipe off the excess water, repeat and make your second cut.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: CAN I MAKE THIS CHEESECAKE IN A 6 INCH SPRINGFORM?
A: Yes, you can make this cheesecake in a 6 inch pan. Follow the directions as written, but add about 10 minutes on to the cook time.
If you need a springform pan, I HIGHLY recommend THIS ONE. It is the perfect size and works so well with the Instant Pot.
Q: WHAT SIZE INSTANT POT DO I NEED?
A: I use a 6 quart Instant Pot Duo– this one works perfect for me and my family of four
Q: MY CHEESECAKE LOOKS UNDERCOOKED! WHAT DID I DO WRONG?
A: This is perfectly normal. When you remove the cheesecake from the Instant Pot it will look a little undercooked. Let it set up overnight in the fridge and it will be perfect!
Do not cook any longer or you will over cook it, and it will be dry and crumbly when you cut into it the next day.
EQUIPMENT USED
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Instant Pot Twix Cheesecake
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 Tablespoons butter melted
Filling
- 3 8 oz. packages cream cheese Room temperature- I recommend using a name brand such as Philadelphia
- 1/2 cup Dixie Crystals granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 eggs
Topping:
- 1 can Dulce de Leche
- 4 oz. chocolate roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- Whipped cream
- Mini Twix candy halved
Instructions
Crust
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees/F.
- Add graham crackers to a food processor until you get about 1 1/2 cups of crumbs. Add in the melted butter and pulse until combined.
- Pour into the bottom of a greased 7″ springform pan and use your hand or the back of a spoon to press and form a crust bringing the crumbs up about 1 inch on the sides.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes or until golden. Remove and cool on a wire rack.
Filling
- In the bowl of a stand mixer (or use a hand mixer) with a paddle attachment, cream the cream cheese for 3-4 minutes or until completely smooth and there are no lumps.
- Slowly pour in the sugar and flour and mix until just combined.
- Add vanilla and heavy cream. Mix on low speed until combined. Slowly increase the speed to high for about 1 minute,
- Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl and make sure there are no lumps. Give one final mix before adding the eggs.
- Add the eggs one at a time and mix just until the yolk disappears into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared crust and gently tap the bottom of the pan on the counter to release any air bubbles.
- Cover the pan completely with aluminum foil. Add one cup of water into the inner pot of your Instant Pot and add in the trivet,
- Place the cheesecake on top of the trivet and set your pot to high pressure for 40 minutes and allow to naturally release.
- Once you can open the pot, remove the cheesecake and allow to cool to room temperature on a wire rack.
- Place the cheesecake in the refrigerator to set for at least 6 hours but overnight is recommended.
Topping:
- Once the cheesecake is set. Pour the Dulce de Leche over the top of the cheesecake while it is still in the springform pan. Smooth into an even layer.
- Place the cheesecake back in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Once the caramel starts to harden, add the heavy cream and chocolate into a microwave safe bowl and heat on 30 second increments, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
- Allow the chocolate to cool for 4-5 minutes then pour over the caramel layer and smooth.
- Top with swirls of whipped cream and mini Twix candy and serve.
- Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days
Equipment
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Comments & Reviews
Twix flavors! Love it!
I love the flavors of this recipe! Chocolate and caramel is such a good combo!
Ok this looks incredible. I’m making this as soon as I can!
Love the layers! Thanks for the tips to make it perfect!
The IP makes the perfect cheesecakes. Love the twix flavors. So good!
This Instant Pot Twix Cheesecake6 was a winner at my house! Everyone ate it up so fast there were no leftovers. And that chocolate ganache topping, mmmm, so perfect!
This looks amazing! Can’t wait to try it!
Distinct layers – achieved! Nice job. These are some of my favorite flavors, so I really love that it can be done in the Instant Pot. How fun!
That was my main goal with this cheesecake and I think It turned out great! Thank you so much for the comment 😊
Stupid question. When you say to fully cover the pan do you mean just the bottom and sides or the top over the cheesecake as well.
Not stupid at all! I use one big piece of foil and cover the entire springform top and bottom. I make sure to seal around the top of the springform really well to keep any extra moisture from getting in. Hope that helps!
My guys bought me an Instant Pot for Christmas and it’s still in the box, I definitely need to get it out of there and try this!
I LOVE Twix! The chocolate and caramel combo is always a winner!