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Pecan Pie Cheesecake – Instant Pot Recipe

The creamiest low carb pecan pie cheesecake EVER! This divide keto dessert cooks up in an Instant Pot and takes a fraction of the time of conventional cheesecake.

Low Carb Pecan Pie Cheesecake - Instant Pot Recipe

 

Spoiler alert! This keto pecan pie cheesecake recipe is going to blow your mind. How do I know? Because it totally blew my mind. And when it comes to low carb dessert, my mind is pretty hard to blow. I make so many really great recipes…some more great than others, I admit, but on the whole they are all pretty darn tasty. So it takes something really special to make me stop in my tracks, mouth agape, and declare it a mind-blowing recipe. This is very much one of those recipes. And I wanted to make sure to get it to you in time for your healthy sugar-free Thanksgiving celebrations. I am sorry I didn’t quite make it in time for Canadian Thanksgiving. I tried, I really did! But those of you north of the border will want to make it anyways.

Sugar-free caramel sauce pouring over low carb instant pot cheesecake

Low Carb Instant Pot Cheesecake Recipe

I only recently jumped on the Instant Pot train. I have so many kitchen gadgets and my storage shelves are already overflowing – I figured why add one more that did a job my oven or slow cooker could also do? But people were raving about the darn thing and it was everywhere I looked. And when readers started to email me asking for Instant Pot recipes, I knew I was fighting a losing battle. I feel it my honour-bound duty to test out new things on my readers’ behalf and to make them the recipes they want to see. So I got myself a pretty basic model, this 6-quart Instant Pot Lux.

Keto Pecan Pie Cheesecake

I have to say, my first recipe was not a success. It was a pork roast and while it wasn’t bad, it wasn’t the meltingly tender meat you would expect. I was underwhelmed. But I decided to press on and I made a fabulous Chile Verde that is destined for a future project (hint hint…another book!). Normally, Chile Verde would take hours to cook but this was done and ready to eat in less than 45 minutes! I started to think people were on to something here.

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I made another few Instant Pot dinner recipes that were very good and then I did what I always do…I went for dessert. Of course, I did, right? I mean, you know me! I had seen some gorgeous Instant Pot cheesecakes on Pinterest and I wanted to give them a try. I consulted quite a few of them to figure out how to make this cheesecake a success. This Salted Caramel Instant Pot Cheesecake from Cookies and Cups inspired the idea of a low carb pecan pie version. Of course, it ended up meaning I had to buy another piece of specialized equipment, but it was worth it. Because for a springform pan to fit into your Instant Pot, or in most slow cookers, it needs to be 7 inches in diameter. I got this Nordic Ware 7-inch Springform Pan.

Creamy dreamy Instant Pot Pecan Pie Cheesecake

So was this low carb cheesecake really worth all the trouble and expense? I have to give that a huge resounding YES! It’s not really any easier than baking a cheesecake in your oven but the consistency is astonishingly creamy and it cooks in 30 minutes, rather than several hours. And I hardly need to tell you that the marriage of pecan pie and cheesecake is the most heavenly thing on earth, do I? No, no, I don’t.

If you don’t have a pressure cooker like an Instant Pot, I think you could also make this in a slow cooker. I am not sure of the timing involved but the overall process would be much the same (water in the bottom, paper towel to absorb extra moisture, wrapping the whole thing in foil).

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Creamy dreamy Instant Pot Pecan Pie Cheesecake
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Pecan Pie Cheesecake - Instant Pot Recipe
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Chill Time
3 hrs
Total Time
25 mins
 

The creamiest low carb pecan pie cheesecake EVER! This divide keto dessert cooks up in an Instant Pot and takes a fraction of the time of conventional cheesecake. 

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Dessert
Servings: 10
Calories: 340 kcal
Ingredients
Crust
Pecan Pie Filling
Cheesecake Filling
  • 12 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 5 tbsp powdered Swerve Sweetener
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Topping
Instructions
Crust:
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, sweetener, and salt. Stir in the melted butter until the mixture begins to clump together.
  2. Press into the bottom and partway up the sides of a 7-inch springform pan. Place in the freezer while making the pecan pie filling.
Pecan Pie Filling:
  1. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Add the sweetener and Yacon syrup and whisk until combined, then stir in the extract and heavy whipping cream.
  2. Add the egg and continue to cook over low heat until the mixture thickens (this should only take a minute or so). Immediately remove from heat and stir in the pecans and salt. 
  3. Spread mixture over the bottom of the crust.
Cheesecake Filling:
  1. Beat the cream cheese until smooth, then beat in the sweetener. Beat in the egg, whipping cream, and vanilla a extract. 
  2. Pour this mixture over the pecan pie filling and spread to the edges. 
To Bake:
  1. Wrap the bottom of the springform pan tightly in a large piece of foil. Place a piece of paper towel over the top of the springform pan (not touching the cheesecake) and then wrap foil around the top as well. Your whole pan should be mostly covered in foil to keep out excess moisture.
  2. Place the rack that came with your Instant Pot or pressure cooker into the bottom. Pour a cup of water into the bottom.
  3. Carefully lower the wrapped cheesecake pan onto the rack (there are ways to do this with a sling made out of tin foil but I didn't bother with that).
  4. Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to manual mode for 30 minutes on high. Once the cooking time is complete, let the pressure to release naturally (do not vent it).
  5. Lift out the cheesecake and let it cool to room temperature, and then refrigerate for 3 or 4 hours, or even overnight.
Topping:
  1. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Add the sweetener and Yacon syrup and whisk until combined, then stir in the extract and heavy whipping cream.
  2. Drizzle over the chilled cheesecake and garnish with toasted pecans.
Recipe Notes

This recipe serves 8 to 10 people. I went with 10 because it is VERY rich and calorific. So although your slice may seem small, it packs a delicious punch!

Nutrition Facts
Pecan Pie Cheesecake - Instant Pot Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 /10th of cake)
Calories 340 Calories from Fat 279
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.03g 48%
Total Carbohydrates 4.97g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1.42g 6%
Protein 5.89g 12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  4. Since you did a link to your brownie cheesecake you should adapt that one for your insta-pot followers. Just saying. I’m never jumping on that band wagon. I just gave away my slow-cooker. LOL.

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  5. WHOA. I just jumped on the Instant Pot bandwagon myself. First thing I made was chili verde (huge success). This will be the second thing I make. Pretty sure it will be an even bigger success. =))

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  6. I’d like to welcome y’all to the IP Obsession. I’m from Louisiana & gave away my rice cooker. I own 2 Ips & 4 inner pots & rarely a day goes by without SOME sort of ip love!

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    • I got rid of my rice cooker, pressure cooker and slow cooker when I got the Instant Pot. I’m work full time, singly parent and we live in a 1 bedroom apartment. I spend 99% of my waking hours in the kitchen. Equipment must be prioritized. If one piece can save time and do the job of three (and I love it), I will re home the other things. The Instant Pot saves me so much time and energy! I brown and cook in the same pot, so fewer dishes (no dishwasher) and splatter a lot less (less laundry time and expense). I totally get the obsession now. I love my IP almost as much as my new EKK cookbook!

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      • Thanks, Karen! Glad you’re loving the book too. If you haven’t already, I would love an Amazon review…those things are important to the success of this book!

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  7. First off, I love your posts. Thank you for taking the time to share your amazing recipes! I was wondering if you have any alternatives to yacon syrup? Maybe something a little cheaper? I know you said molasses, but are there any others? Thanks!

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    • Really, either coconut sugar (you don’t need more than 2 tsp) or molasses (1 tsp) would work best for caramel colour and flavour.

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  8. Oh my. I have an electric pressure cooker sitting in a box in my pantry. I haven’t had the guts to get it out and try it. It’s kind of intimidating. This recipe will give me the courage. Thanks for using yacon syrup, which is one of my new best friends! All I can say is I sure hope this stuff freezes well, as I live alone and those 10 servings could be gone in a flash!

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  10. Does the 30mins start running once the pan is fully pressurized? I’m not sure how an IP works, but with my regular, stove-top pressure cooker I usually start timer when pressure rings start rocking. I have already told my boys I want either a full-size food processor or stand mixer w/ accessories for Christmas so don’t see an IP joining my kitchen gadget collection in the near future. lol

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  11. Hi Carolyn ~ Thanks for this recipe! I keto adapted a New York cheesecake (the real deal one with the sour cream layer on top) from a different site. It was amazing and I’ve made it several times. I’m planning to make this amazing Pecan Pie Cheesecake next! My big, BIG question is about the crust. The ones I made before had a similar crust recipe. I’ve tried freezing the crust before adding the filling, and also tried baking the crust to make it crisp. Regardless, the crust has exactly the same mouth feel and consistency as the rest of the cheesecake – not unpleasant, but definitely not a “crust” structure, either.

    You’re making favorite keto baking ninja! Do you think you could help find a way to have the crust like an actual cheesecake crust, rather than the same as the rest of the cheesecake?

    Thanks, Carolyn! You’re the best!

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    • The problem is…I don’t remember what traditional cheesecake crust tastes or feels like! But you could do something a bit different here and use a coarsely ground almond flour with a little less butter for a more graham-cracker-y kind of feel.

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  12. I thought for sure this wouldn’t work when I pulled mine out of my IP. It was so jiggly still! But trusting the process I followed Carolyn’s instruction and left it in the fridge overnight and today we have perfection!!

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      • Thank you! If cooking it in the oven would you cook the crust before hand like in your other cheesecakes, or at the same time as in the instant pot directions? It was so fun to meet you last week in Houston! Thanks for coming to our city!

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  14. I’m not understanding the paper towel instructions. Place paper towel over top of springform but don’t let it sag or touch cake? Is that right? Then wrap in foil?

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      • yes, it is an electric pressure cooker and has recipe for another type of desert so was thinking I could us it. Maybe will try and see, I am new to this and really am impressed with your recipes Thank you so much
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  16. For those of you concerned about the Instant Pot’s initial cost, there is a website called Vipon which offers coupon codes for similar products thru Amazon. I have had a pretty good experience. Not all codes work, so be forewarned.

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  17. Picked u[ your book the other day, and LOVE it. Thanks

    I’m wondering what size springform pan you use for this? I’ve ordered the instant pot you referenced, but do I need to purchase a special size pan to fit it?

    Thanks again. 🙂

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  18. This looks delicious and I love my IP!! Can this be made in a 6″ springform pan, I have two of them that I use to make small layered cakes sometimes, but those are the only ones I have.

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  20. It was amazing meeting you in Houston! I have read your book from cover to cover and today I had an epiphany. Thinking about the movie “Julie and Julia”, I decided maybe I’ll do a “Carol and Carolyn”! So I’ll start at the beginning of your book and make at least one recipe a day until I’ve made them all. Sounds like fun, right! Thanks for your inspiration! Carol (CJ)

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  21. Mine is in my pressure cooker right now! I missed the part where I needed to spread the crust all the way up the sides of the pan. Oops. Not sure what I’ll have when it’s done. Also not sure if my pecan filling got thick enough, but I cooked it for 2 minutes. We’ll see. I’ll let you know. Very excited about this.

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  22. Oh my goodness, this turned out so good! I was worried because the center was a little jiggly (as someone else posted) but after refrigerating over night, it is perfect. I may use a little less sweetener next time, but that’s just me. Hubby loved it too. Not having the crust up the sides of the pan was not an issue, as you thought. The 7″ size is perfect! Pecan Pie and Cheesecake are probably my two favorite desserts, so this is a match made in heaven. What a fun way to use my Pressure Cooker! Thanks Carolyn. I posted some pictures on Instagram.

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  24. I’m hoping to make this cheesecake for Thanksgiving but will be making it in the oven. I’m trying to figure out how to make this work. I’m assuming that by following the brownie cheesecake recipe, you are saying to prebake the crust. But, what about the pecan pie layer? Does that get added to the crust after the crust has baked and then they both are baked together? And then, after that the cheesecake layer gets added and everything is baked again?
    Thanks in advance for any clarification!! Looks amazing!

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  26. Firstly Carolyn, you are a truly gifted culinary artist. God bless you for sharing your passion and creativity with the rest of us! Your dedication and hard work are inspiring! Secondly, I plan to make this soon. Since I only have Sukrin fiber syrup (the dark kind), might I be able to use it in place of Yacon syrup? Thank you again for everything. You really do make this world a better place.

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  27. Have you made a video of the lifting in and out of the Instant Pot with the cheesecake? I have a small pressure cooker (not Instant Pot) and would like to see the mechanics of the process. Did you make one already and I missed it?

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  28. I could kiss you! Just took this out of my IP. Patience is hard! Everything tasted soooooo good as I made it. I cannot wait to try it!

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  29. Is there a sub for the sweetener? New to this type of sweeteners, so I have no clue. Local store doesn’t have that and no time to order before Sunday family dinner. Thanks!

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  31. Followed this recipe exactly and it didn’t get done at all 🙁 Smelled great. Had to put it in the oven to finish. Maybe something is wrong with my instant pot.

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  32. I have made this 3 times for family gatherings. It has been met with raving reviews. I have an 8 qt ip and an 8″ springform. I did follow the recipe as written. My crust was just on the bottom of the pan but must say other than that (haven’t wanted to adjust it to throw off the calculations) it is by far my favorite cheesecake keto or not.

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  35. Caroline, I’ve read that paper towels have chemicals that could get into the cake. Is there any alternative that would work?

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    • I am quite certain that there are plenty of all natural paper towels you can use. Whole Foods probably carries some.

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  36. After reading this post, I ordered the Instant Pot and planned to make the cheesecake for Thanksgiving. I ran out of time and didn’t make the cheesecake until Christmas. It was so delicious. We loved the combination of the pecan pie filling, cheesecake, and the caramel topping. Thank you for the wonderful recipe!

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  37. This looks like a yummy replacement for a dessert I enjoyed last night (which did not meet my ‘healthy criteria—LOL. As if, right?)

    Do you think xylitol would work vs Swerve or an erythritol-based sweetener?

    I adore maple syrup, but understand the moisture from it could make the cheesecake quite unmanageable. Thoughts on either xylitol or even partial maple syrup in this recipe?

    Thank you.

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  38. I have a question about the egg in the cheesecake portion. I normally add them until creamy, but I saw on the Facebook IP sites several comments saying you should “just” still them in, not beat them in. Can you clarify for me how you did the egg portion? I want to make this, but don’t want to make it a mess like the samples some showed n their posts.

    TIA

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    • I just beat them until combined…but I didn’t overheat. Once they were combined, I stopped. So I have no idea about any other way of doing it.

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  39. I made this for Christmas and it was great. I thought I had a 6 inch pan so put it on for 35 minutes. It turns out I have a 7 inch pan so 30 minutes would have been probably more awesome. I find that’s one disadvantage of instant pot is that it’s harder to check for doneness. Definitely a keeper.

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  40. You are amazing love your books and Pinterest site everything you write and watch all your videos; so will you be working on a keto instant pot book next.? please lol. From Newmarket Ontario Canada ??

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    • It will be deeper and so need to cook a bit longer. I wish I could say exactly how much longer but a few minutes at least.

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  42. Made this and froze the slices individually and I’m officially addicted! I zap a slice in the microwave for a few seconds, then drizzle the sauce I’ve kept in fridge over the top whenever! Thank you! Tastes exactly like regular cheesecake!

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  43. Oh! And I used a Pyrex pie plate as I didn’t have the smaller springform. Paper towel and foil as instructed and it was perfect!

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  44. This is OUTSTANDING. I followed the recipe exactly, using molasses. The only thing I would change is to occasionally make it without the pie layer or topping, using it as a base cheesecake carrier for other toppings or just to have naked! In other words, don’t change a thing. Thank you for an awesome recipe.

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  45. Hi there. I’m doubling the recipe in a 9″ springform. Any idea how long I should keep it in the IP?

    Thanks!

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    • Sorry, I really can’t say. I wonder if you can google a full size cake in the IP and see what the instructions are.

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  46. Just discovering you recipe now. I am so excited to make it.
    Do you have to use “Powdered” Swerve or can it be made with the regular Swerve sweetener product.
    I was not sure if the consistency of the sugar would affect the chesecake.
    Thank you for your help.

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    • It might be a little grittier. I know you can with baked cheesecake but I am just not sure for the Instant Pot.

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