Walnut Cheesecakes with Tokay Syrup Recipe

Name: Walnut Cheesecakes with Tokay Syrup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup Grape Nuts cereal; 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted; 2 pitted dates; 1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest; 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 cup 1% cottage cheese; 4 oz reduced-fat cream cheese; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 large egg white; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1/3 cup water; 2 tablespoons Tokay or Sauternes

Servings: persons

1/3 cup Grape Nuts cereal
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted
2 pitted dates
1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup 1% cottage cheese
4 oz reduced-fat cream cheese
2 tablespoons sugar
1 large egg white
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3 tablespoons sugar
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons Tokay or Sauternes

1
Preheat oven to 300F.
2
Pulse crust ingredients in a food processor until crumbly but moist.
3
Lightly oil 6 (1/3-cup) muffin cups and line bottoms with rounds of parchment or wax paper.
4
Divide crust mixture among muffin cups and firmly press into an even layer on bottoms.
5
Purcottage cheese in food processor until completely smooth, scraping down bowl several times.
6
Add remaining filling ingredients and blend until smooth.
7
Spoon into muffin cups.
8
<p.>Bake cheesecakes in a hot water bath in middle of oven until firm, 20 to 25 minutes.
9
Remove muffin pan and cool on a rack.
10
Chill, covered, 2 hours.</p.>
11
Bring sugar and water to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
12
Boil until reduced to about 1/4 cup.
13
Stir in Tokay and transfer to a bowl.
14
Cover and chill.
15
Run a wet small knife around edges of cheesecakes and invert onto a baking sheet.
16
Serve drizzled with syrup.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup Grape Nuts cereal, 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted, 2 pitted dates, 1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest, and more.

Yes, Walnut Cheesecakes with Tokay Syrup falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Walnut Cheesecakes with Tokay Syrup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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