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Healthy Cheesecake Recipes – Low Carb Cheesecake with Mandarins

Cheesecake has always had a soft spot in my heart, and this low carb version makes it even better. Imagine a creamy base, fresh mandarins folded in, and the comfort of knowing it's light enough to fit into your healthy eating plan. This cake brings balance between indulgence and wellness, which feels like a small victory every time you take a bite. I've made a lot of cheesecakes in my kitchen, some way too sweet and others that left me wondering why I even turned the oven on. But this one hits the sweet spot. It's smooth, not too heavy, and those mandarins add just the right pop of freshness. You can slice it for a weekend treat or share it at the next family gathering. It's one of those low carb healthy recipes that actually makes you look forward to dessert instead of skipping it. If you've been looking for healthy cheesecake recipes that won't derail your goals, this is it. With a few simple steps and some everyday ingredients, you can have a dessert that feels rich and still checks all the boxes for healthy low carb recipes. Out of all the recipes low carb fans try, this is the one that usually stays on repeat in my kitchen. It proves that low carb recipes can still be satisfying and that a recipe low carb doesn't mean giving up on flavor.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Keywords: Healthy Cheesecake Recipes, healthy low carb recipes, Low Carb Healthy Recipes, low carb recipes, recipe low carb, recipes low carb
Servings: 12 slices
Author: Lila

Ingredients

  • 500 g low-fat quark or Greek yogurt
  • 200 g cream cheese, room temperature
  • 3 eggs
  • 80 g erythritol or another sugar substitute
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch (or almond flour for lower carbs)
  • 1 can mandarin oranges, drained well
  • Zest of 1 lemon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 170°C and line a springform pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the quark, cream cheese, erythritol, vanilla, eggs, and lemon zest until smooth.
  3. Stir in the cornstarch (or almond flour) until combined.
  4. Pour half of the mixture into the prepared pan, scatter half the mandarins, then cover with the remaining mixture.
  5. Top with the remaining mandarins and gently press them in.
  6. Bake for about 50 minutes until the edges are set but the center is still slightly wobbly.
  7. Turn off the oven, open the door slightly, and let the cheesecake cool inside to avoid cracks.
  8. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours before serving.