OK, we're calling it: the Instant Pot can truly do it all. Obviously it can make some super soups and delicious dinners, but this little machine can also "bake" dessert. Can we talk about all of our cheesecake options? Yes, you can make a cheesecake in your Instant Pot, but you can also make other cakes and fruit crisps, and so much more. So if you thought you couldn't make a meal from beginning to end in your Instant Pot, you thought wrong, because you really can. Keep reading for 17 sweet finishes for any meal.
1. Chocolate Cake
Basically a giant fudge brownie, this Instant Pot chocolate cake comes together in just 30 minutes.
Get the recipe: Instant Pot chocolate cake
2. Oreo Cheesecake
Did you know you can essentially pressure-cook a cheesecake? This Oreo cheesecake, loaded with cream cheese, crushed Oreos, vanilla, whipped cream, and chocolate sauce, "bakes" for about 40 minutes in an Instant Pot.
Get the recipe: Instant Pot Oreo cheesecake
3. Instant Pot Chocolate Cake
Yes, it's true: you can make a perfect chocolate cake without even preheating your oven.
Get the recipe: Instant Pot chocolate cake
4. Salted Caramel Cheesecake
Whip up this Instant Pot salted caramel cheesecake for a dinner party to remember.
Get the recipe: Instant Pot salted caramel cheesecake
5. Apple Crisp
This comforting favorite is perfect for any season.
Get the recipe: Instant Pot apple crisp
6. New York Cheesecake
Bring the taste of New York to wherever you are with this cheesecake.
Get the recipe: Instant Pot New York cheesecake
7. Chai-Spiced Applesauce
Whip up this spicy treat and dab a bit of whipped cream on top for a sweet finish to your meal.
Get the recipe: Instant Pot chai-spiced applesauce
8. Cherry Cheesecake
Making cheesecake in your Instant Pot is a total breeze. With how easy it is, you'll be making cheesecake every week, and there's really nothing wrong with that.
Get the recipe: Instant Pot cherry cheesecake
9. Peanut Butter Caramel Cheesecake
This decadent dessert is the perfect end to any meal.
Get the recipe: Instant Pot peanut butter caramel cheesecake
10. Plain Cheesecake
This basic cheesecake recipe will create a base for whatever toppings you choose to put on it — or you can just enjoy it as is!
Get the recipe: Instant Pot plain cheesecake
11. New York-Style Cheesecake
For another New York option, you can try this Instant Pot cheesecake as a base for whatever toppings tickle your fancy.
Get the recipe: Instant Pot New York-style cheesecake
12. Peach Crisp
Who wouldn't love a sweet and fruity dish to close out an evening? We know we sure would.
Get the recipe: Instant Pot peach crisp
13. Brownie Sundae
You might make multiples of this brownie sundae, but don't be surprised if you end up wanting to eat them all yourself.
Get the recipe: Instant Pot brownie sundae
14. Cookies and Cream Cheesecake
You won't believe how rich and creamy this cheesecake is with the crumbled cookies adding a pop of indulgence.
Get the recipe: Instant Pot cookies and cream cheesecake
15. Chocolate Lava Cake
The lava in these little chocolate cakes is basically what dreams are made of, and we could eat one every day.
Get the recipe: Instant Pot chocolate lava cake
16. Yogurt Parfait
You can make your yogurt in the Instant Pot and dress it up with fruit, honey, granola, nuts, and whatever else you like to turn it from a snack into a dessert.
Get the recipe: Instant Pot yogurt parfait
17. Caramel Sauce
What dessert is complete without caramel sauce on top? You can even make that in your Instant Pot.
Get the recipe: Instant Pot caramel sauce