Try 22 Delicious Desserts You Didn't Know You Could Make in Your Instant Pot

If you own an Instant Pot, you probably already know that this magical kitchen appliance can make the best recipes for weeknight dinners, from filling meat dishes to hearty soups, chilis, and stews — but did you know that it can also make the most delectable desserts? Of course, you might think of the traditional oven as the best method when it comes to baking sweets, but using this handy electric multi-cooker can actually yield surprisingly great results for delicious cake, brownies, and other Instant Pot desserts — not to mention it will churn out these scrumptious treats with minimal effort (and minimal time!). Plus, baking with this appliance basically guarantees that your creation will always come out super-moist and fudgy (so you never have to worry about super dry cake).

Here, we've rounded up some of the best Instant Pot desserts to make when you're looking to whip up a simple and delicious treat with ease. What sort of desserts can you make with a great Instant Pot, you ask? While cheesecakes and creamy puddings might be your immediate go-to options, there are plenty of other decadent treats you could make with this convenient device, including chocolate lava cakes, fruit cobbler, and even crème brûlée — just to name a few. Whichever kind of sweet you're going for, though, the best part is that these dessert recipes are all super simple to make, and will come out of your Instant Pot with such little stress (and mess!) you'll be wondering why you hadn't been making your dessert this way the entire time.

As if this soft, gooey chocolate cake isn't mouthwatering enough, there's also a creamy peanut butter center (!!!).

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This classic cheesecake is a must-try when it comes to desserts you can make in your Instant Pot — especially since it only takes 10 minutes of preparation time.

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If there's anything better than regular cheesecake, it's a cheesecake made with crushed Oreos — then drizzled with warm chocolate syrup.

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Yes, you can totally make fruit cobblers in your Instant Pot — just don't forget that finishing touch of ice cream on top!

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A classic fudge brownie has never looked yummier (or been easier to make!) than this simple recipe that only calls for about an hour of total baking time.

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Pro tip: To level up your basic banana bread recipe, make it "samoa" by adding in delicious coconut, chocolate chips, and caramel!

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PSA: Using an Instant Pot is the best way to make perfectly melted chocolate to dip fresh strawberries into.

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Funfetti sprinkles and a vanilla crust made out of Golden Oreos? We're making extra batches of this ASAP.

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Milky tres leches cake + sweet peaches and cream = a perfect match made in heaven.

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For those of you who love the tart flavors of key lime, this zesty cheesecake recipe is so easy to make.

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Yes, you read that right: These are dessert dumplings, made from crescent rolls and the tastiest mixture of apple cider syrup, brown sugar, and cinnamon.

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These mini chocolate cake bites are stuffed with cookie dough and then covered in mouthwatering chocolate ganache for possibly the most scrumptious, melt-in-your-mouth dessert ever.

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A nutty pecan caramel glaze adds an extra touch of sweetness to this soft, moist bread pudding. Yum!

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Looking for the ultimate treat? This cake is just like sipping on a nice, hot mug of cocoa (with tons of marshmallows, of course).

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If you like gingerbread, you'll be instantly obsessed with this recipe that calls for cream cheese, ginger powder, and cinnamon (and crushed ginger cookies for the crust!).

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For all you fans of a classic strawberry cheesecake, here's another delightful recipe you can easily make in your Instant Pot.

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Serve this gooey apple-and-cinnamon delight over a slice of warm, buttery pound cake — or even inside a fruit pie — for the tastiest treat ever.

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It doesn't have to be the holiday season for anyone to enjoy this creamy New York style cheesecake topped with eggnog whipped cream.

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Dark, gooey chocolate meets caramel swirls, crumbly macadamia nuts, and flaky sea salt bites ... Um, yes please.

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Not only is this apple crisp treat delicious, it also makes for a super-healthy and light dessert for any time of day.

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If you already find chocolate irresistible, just wait until you try this heavenly cheesecake topped with a creamy coconut pecan frosting and dark chocolate ganache.

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Who knew it would be so easy to make such an irresistible crème brûlée using just an Instant Pot?

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