Did you know that...? Tangerines are not only sweet and juicy, they are also a rich source of antioxidants such as vitamin C. In addition, their essential oils are known to have relaxing and revitalising properties. Now, imagine enjoying their flavour in a smooth and creamy dessert like these mandarin cheesecakes.
Necessary ingredients
- 250 g white cheese spread
- 1 egg
- 2 egg whites
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 plain yoghurt
- Juice of 1 mandarin
- Mandarin segments for decoration
- 60 g sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- Zest of one lemon
- Mint leaves for decoration
Step by step: preparation
- Prepare the base mixture: In a bowl, combine the white cheese, sugar, yoghurt, egg, lemon zest, mandarin juice and salt. Whisk together with a whisk until smooth.
- Integrate the egg whites: Add the egg whites one at a time, beating constantly to obtain a fluffy texture.
- Mould and bake: Pour the mixture into 4 flan moulds. Place in a preheated oven at 160 °C and bake for one hour. Turn off the oven and leave the cakes to cool with the door ajar.
- Decorate and serve: Peel the mandarins, remove the membrane from the segments and use these pieces to decorate the pastries along with some mint leaves. Serve and enjoy.
An extra tip: If you don't have individual moulds, you can use a large mould and cut into portions before serving.
Final data
Did you know that mandarins originated in China and that their name comes from the colour of the robes of the ancient mandarins? Their unique flavour makes them a perfect ingredient to combine in sweet and savoury recipes.
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