28-ounce packages cream cheese, at room temperature
1 ½teaspoonscornstarch
3large eggs, at room temperature
½cupheavy cream, at room temperature
2teaspoonsvanilla extract
1teaspoonfresh lemon zest
½teaspoonalmond extract
3tablespoonsstrawberry jam
2cupshalved strawberries
Instructions
Add 1 1/2 cups water to a 6-qt Instant Pot®. Place metal trivet into the pot.
Lightly oil a 7-inch springform pan or coat with nonstick spray.
In a large bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, butter, 1 tablespoon sugar and cinnamon. Press crumb mixture onto the bottom and 1 1/2 inches up the sides of the pan; place in freezer.
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed, about 2 minutes. Beat in remaining 1/2 cup sugar and cornstarch. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until well combined. Beat in heavy creamy, vanilla, lemon zest and almond extract.
Remove crust from freezer; pour cream cheese mixture into the prepared pan. Working carefully, gently place the prepared pan on top of the trivet.
Select manual setting; adjust pressure to high, and set time for 28 minutes. When finished cooking, release pressure naturally according to manufacturer’s directions, about 20-30 minutes.
Remove cheesecake and let cool on a wire rack for 1 hour; run a paring knife around the edges. Cover; place into the refrigerator for 6 hours or overnight.
In a medium bowl, combine jam and 1 tablespoon water. Cover loosely and place into microwave for 30 seconds, or until melted and smooth. Stir in strawberries until evenly coated.
Remove cheesecake from pan; top with strawberry mixture.