You turn to your countertop cooker over and over again to help you get dinner on the table easily. But have you ever used it to make after-dinner treats? Instant pot desserts are a great idea when you’re craving a sweet that’ll deliver high flavor and low mess. Use the favorite appliance to make a cheesecake that's impressive enough for company; whip up rice pudding when you need a make-ahead dessert. You'd never know this classic sweet bread came out of a multicooker instead of your oven. Just a few little tricks give it that fresh-baked taste — brown butter lends a nutty aroma and crunchy turbinado sugar melts into the dough, providing a caramel-like flavor.

Yes, your Instant Pot can even take care of dessert. This creamy cheesecake comes together in a snap. Swap in 1 1/3 cups graham crackers or chocolate wafer cookie crumbs instead of using vanilla wafers for an easy variation.

You don't need fancy inserts or special pans to make a sweet and satisfying baked dessert in an instant pot. This easy recipe lets you cook up a warm, spiced apple treat right in the bowl of the machine.

This 'set it and forget it' cake is perfect for the summer months when you don't want to turn the oven on. And if you forget it in the Instant Pot, it won't burn!