Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 3 Packets of Parle-g biscuits (2 oz packets)
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Cheesecake Filling
- 2 – 8oz cream cheese
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 3 tsp corn starch
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp rose water
- 1 & 1/4 cup gajar halwa (store bought or homemade)
Instructions
- In a food processor, add crackers and pulse for a couple seconds until you have a sand like texture. Mix in the melted butter, vanilla extract and press into your baking pan. Place the baking pan into thefreezer for 10- 15 mins, so the crust can be formed.
- Next add the gajar halwa on top of the crust and spread evenly.
- In a large bowl or food processor add the cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, rose water and cornstarch Mix everything together until you have a creamy, smooth, lump free mixture.
- Next, pour the filling into the baking pan on top of the gajar halwa. Place a paper towel on top of the baking pan (not touching the cheesecake) and then cover with foil.
- Add one cup of water into the instant pot. Place your cheesecake on the trivet, (this is an accessory that comes with your IP.) Using the two handles of the trivet, lower your cheesecake into the instant pot.
- Close the lid on the IP, make sure the vent is sealed. Press the “Pressure Cook or Manual” button and adjust the time to 28 mins. Turn OFF “keep warm”Once the 28 mins are done, start a timer for 15 mins and let it rest, DO NOT break the seal. After the 15 mins you can break the seal, not much steam will release because of the prior resting for 15 mins.
- Remove cheesecake from the IP and let it come down to room temperature for about 10-15 mins. Remove the paper towel and foil and cover with a new piece of foil. Place in the refrigerator for a minimum 4 hrs or best overnight. Enjoy!
Notes
For oven method:
- Preheat oven to 325F and bake for 22-25 minutes or until the center is slightly firm. This temperature and bake time is for a 6-7 inch baking pan. Place a large baking pan filled with water inside the oven on the lowest rack. This is the water bath that helps to create steam and bake the cheesecake without any cracks.
- Turn the oven off, crack the door, and let the cheesecake slowly cool for about 30 mins. Continue to cool the cheesecake on the counter until it reaches room temperature (about an hour).
- Finally, chill the cheesecake in the fridge for at least 4 hours, or overnight if possible. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Indian
Keywords: Gajar halwa, cheesecake, instant pot, fusion dessert