A pressure cooker can be a great alternative to the oven, helping you prepare delicious desserts like cupcakes, brownies and caramelized custard.
Chocolate brownies can also be easily made using a pressure cooker. (News 18 Hindi)
Want to serve homemade cookies, cakes, and brownies at your Christmas and New Year’s 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 delicious desserts like cupcakes, brownies, and caramelized custard. And the best part is that these recipes are easy, quick and require minimal effort.
Desserts You Can Make in a Pressure Cooker
Cupcakes
To make cupcakes in a pressure cooker, prepare the batter to your desired flavor. Preheat the pressure cooker and add 3 to 4 cups of salt or sand to the base. Pour the batter into small cups, place in the cooker, and bake without whistling. Your cupcakes will be ready in 20-25 minutes.
The Browns
Chocolate brownies can also be easily made using a pressure cooker. Make a batter with chocolate, flour and cocoa powder. Pour the mixture into a greased tin, put it in the cooker without a whistle, and let it cook. Serve warm brownies with ice cream for a hearty treat.
Caramelized custard
To prepare the caramelized custard, start by melting the sugar to make the caramel. Pour it into the mold and pour the custard mixture on top. Steam the mold 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. Make a base using crushed biscuits and butter, pressing it into the bottom of the mould. Top with cream cheese and condensed milk mixture. Add water to the cooker, steam the cheesecake, then cool and refrigerate. 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 in the base. Bake for 30-35 minutes. After cooling, decorate with chocolate for a wonderful dessert.
These recipes are perfect for festivals and parties, offering flavors that rival 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: Cooking on low heat prevents the cake from burning.
- Fill the tin properly: Fill your baking tin only two-thirds full to allow the batter to rise.
- Choose the right tone: Use aluminum or steel tins as they conduct heat efficiently in the pressure cooker.