Cheesecakes | Healthy Sweet Eats

Keto-Friendly Watergate Salad (aka Pistachio Cheesecake Mousse with Pineapple and Cherries)

June 21, 2018 By faith 1 Comment

Nutty, creamy and crazy-flavorful Keto-Friendly Watergate Salad (aka Pistachio Cheesecake Mousse with Pineapple and Cherries) will transport you right back to the summer potlucks of your youth!

Summer potluck foods are some of my most memorable childhood food memories. There was my mom’s famous baked beans, for starters. And her taco salad. And her creamy mayo-based dressing for topping tomatoes right out of the garden. And my grandma on my dad’s side made this sort-of pineapple slab pie with vanilla frosting that was topped with almonds and cherries, which sounds weird as heck, but was actually pretty fabulous (in an over-the-top sugar rush kind of way)….

Low-Carb “Maple” Cheesecake Mousse

February 22, 2018 By faith 3 Comments

Low-Carb “Maple” Cheesecake Mousse uses a spice called fenugreek that’s known for its caramel-y maple-like flavor in a rich treat that is basically a fat bomb in mousse form!

Maple syrup has always been and will always be one of my favorite sweeteners. The absolute only reason I try to limit it in my eating is because even though it’s a natural form of sugar, it still has the same effect on the body and I noticed I feel much better (in terms of steady energy) if I limit my sugar consumption. But that didn’t stop me from simulating its flavor….

Low-Carb No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Mousse

May 18, 2017 By faith 3 Comments

Low-Carb No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Mousse has just 5g net carbs per serving (net carbs = total carbs – fiber), which is much less than a traditional cheesecake, but it’s every bit as satisfying! To reduce the carbs even more, make half a batch of the strawberry sauce.

It doesn’t happen all that often, but I love when I have a dessert epiphany and come up with a single recipe that lends itself so well to tons of different – yet all equally delicious – variations of itself. Like the perfect brownie base that you can add whatever you want to, addictive little dried fruit and nut bites that you can switch up to suit your fancy, or a really great all-purpose cookie dough (I’m still working on developing my favorite healthy all-purpose cookie dough!)….

Cherry Cobbler Cheesecake Bars

July 21, 2016 By faith 2 Comments

Cherry Cobbler Cheesecake Bars are a celebration of sweet summer cherries! Cheesecake filling and nutty crust take cherry cobbler to a whole new level.

Do you remember my Blueberry Almond Streusel Bars? They’re probably one of my top five favorite recipes on this site, and they’re in the rotation of things I regularly make (which is saying a lot! As a food blogger, it’s rare that even a favorite recipe gets made frequently because we’re always looking for new blog content)….

5-Ingredient Low-Carb Mini Cheesecakes

May 26, 2016 By faith 10 Comments

5-Ingredient Low-Carb Mini Cheesecakes are a great choice when everyone else is eating regular cheesecake, but you’re trying to stay low-carb or keto! They’re creamy and rich-textured, with just 2 g carbs per serving.

People usually think cheesecake is a no-no when sticking to a healthy eating plan. Rich and indulgent, regular cheesecake is one of the most decadent tasting desserts, right?

Well, so is this cheesecake. The only thing it’s missing is carbs…and I promise, you won’t even miss them! (Who needs crust on cheesecake, anyway?)…

Low-Carb No-Bake Buttermint Cheesecake Mousse

March 10, 2016 By faith 1 Comment

Low-Carb No-Bake Buttermint Cheesecake Mousse is a delicious keto treat.

My hubby and I went to London for a quick getaway over Valentine’s weekend last month. We had our fill of local fare, including fish and chips, steak and ale pie, scones, and local cheese, all of which we thoroughly enjoyed.

We tried to keep some semblance of balance, and walking between 10 to 12 miles a day (really! We used a pedometer to measure) definitely helped. But when we got back home we were both eager to get back to our normal eating habits….

Individual Pumpkin Cheesecakes

November 19, 2015 By faith 1 Comment

These Individual Pumpkin Cheesecakes are creamy with the perfect touch of spice. They taste like a complete indulgence, but they’re actually healthy enough to enjoy for breakfast instead of just saving for dessert.

As I whip together cream cheese and pumpkin, I watch as the whirring beaters swirl white and orange together until they’re a creamy golden color. The rich, heady aroma of warm spices hits my nose and with it, memories of holidays past waft through my mind….

No-Bake Mini Vanilla Almond “Cheesecake”

January 15, 2015 By faith 4 Comments

I have a real thing for cold desserts in winter.

I’ll literally go months without so much as a spoonful of ice cream and then find myself craving it in the middle of January….