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A pressure cooker can be a great substitute for an oven, helping you whip up delightful desserts like cupcakes, brownies, and caramelised custard
Chocolate brownies can also be made effortlessly using a pressure cooker. (News18 Hindi)
Wish to serve homemade cookies, cakes, and brownies at your Christmas and New Year parties, but don’t have an oven or OTG? Don’t worry, as long as you have a simple pressure cooker, you can whip up delightful desserts like cupcakes, brownies, and caramelised custard. And the best part is, these recipes are simple, quick, and require minimal effort.
DESSERTS YOU CAN MAKE IN A PRESSURE COOKER
Cupcakes
To make cupcakes in a pressure cooker, prepare the batter in your preferred flavour. Preheat the pressure cooker and add 3 to 4 cups of salt or sand at the base. Pour the batter into small cups, place them in the cooker, and bake without the whistle. Your cupcakes will be ready in 20–25 minutes.
Brownies
Chocolate brownies can also be made effortlessly using a pressure cooker. Prepare a batter with chocolate, flour, and cocoa powder. Pour the mixture into a greased tin, place it in the cooker without the whistle, and let it bake. Serve the warm brownies with ice cream for an indulgent treat.
Caramelised Custard
To prepare caramelised custard, start by melting sugar to make caramel. Pour it into a mould and add the custard mixture on top. Steam the mould in the cooker for about 30 minutes, and your silky caramel custard will be ready to enjoy.
Cheesecake
Making cheesecake in a pressure cooker is surprisingly easy. Create a base using crushed biscuits and butter, pressing it into the bottom of a mould. Add a mixture of cream cheese and condensed milk on top. Add water to the cooker, steam the cheesecake, then cool and set it in the fridge. You’ll have a rich, creamy cheesecake to serve.
Moist Chocolate Cake
To make a moist chocolate cake, pour your chocolate batter into a greased tin and place it in a pressure cooker with sand or salt at the base. Bake for 30–35 minutes. Once cooled, decorate with chocolate for a stunning dessert.
These recipes are perfect for festivals and parties, offering flavours that rival those of a five-star bakery.
TIPS FOR PRESSURE COOKER BAKING
- Preheat The Cooker: Preheating reduces baking time and ensures even cooking.
- Remove The Whistle and Rubber Gasket: Always remove the whistle and rubber ring from the lid before baking.
- Use Low Flame: Baking on low heat prevents the cake from burning.
- Fill Tins Appropriately: Fill your baking tin only two-thirds full to allow the batter to rise.
- Choose The Right Tin: Use aluminium or steel tins as they conduct heat effectively in a pressure cooker.