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Syrupy dessert, with cherries, bread-based kadayif, traditional Turkish dessert
In season: Summer
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Cherry bread kadayif (120 g) has 276 calories. That works out to 230 calories per 100 g. It contains 61.2 g of carbs, 3 g of protein, 1.4 g of fat and 1.2 g of fiber. Its 0 mg of Copper covers 5% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 75 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Cherry bread kadayif is a Turkish dessert made by soaking a porous, baked bread base in syrup, then topping it with cherry syrup and whole cherries. It is often served with kaymak, a thick clotted cream, which balances the fruit’s tartness and the dessert’s sweetness.
The bread turns soft and syrup-saturated, while the cherries add a bright, tangy note. In Turkey it is typically served after a meal, sometimes alongside coffee or tea; elsewhere, it works well as a shareable dessert after dinner. It is a carbohydrate-rich sweet, with 51 g of carbohydrates per 100 g. For a lighter serving, choose a smaller piece and keep the cream to a modest spoonful.
Selected: 100 g
230
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
51g
· 19% DV
Protein
2.5g
· 5% DV
Fat
1.2g
· 2% DV
Fiber
1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 91% · Protein 4% · Fat 5%
Vitamins
B1
0.04mg · 3% DV
Vitamin C
2.5mg · 3% DV
B2
0.03mg · 2% DV
B3
0.3mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Iron
1mg · 6% DV
Sodium
70mg · 3% DV
Phosphorus
24mg · 3% DV
Calcium
22mg · 2% DV
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 230 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.25g
Omega 6:3 ratio 22:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (22:1).
Cherry bread kadayif is made by soaking a bread-kadayif base with syrup and topping it with cherry sauce. Simmer pitted cherries with sugar and a little water, pour the sauce over the soaked base, then let the dessert rest before serving.
Cherry bread kadayif is a Turkish syrup-soaked bread dessert topped or served with cherries. Its tender, sweet base contrasts with the fruit’s tartness, and it is often served with kaymak, a rich Turkish clotted cream.
Cherry bread kadayif is a fruit variation of Turkish ekmek kadayıfı, a dessert especially associated with Afyonkarahisar. The cherry version is not tied to one established regional tradition; it adapts the classic syrup-soaked dessert with a tart fruit topping.
Yes, cherry bread kadayif is commonly served with kaymak, a thick Turkish clotted cream. Add it just before eating so it stays cool and creamy alongside the syrupy base and tart cherry sauce.
Cherry bread kadayif adds cherries or cherry sauce to the classic syrup-soaked ekmek kadayıfı. The fruit gives it a tart, fruity contrast; traditional ekmek kadayıfı is usually served with syrup and kaymak without cherries.
Tart fresh or pitted frozen cherries work well in cherry bread kadayif because their acidity balances the sweet syrup. If using frozen cherries, thaw and drain them before cooking the sauce so it does not become too watery.
Cherry bread kadayif is usually served chilled or at room temperature after resting. Cooling helps the syrup soak into the base and makes neat slices easier; add cold kaymak at serving time for a pleasing contrast.
Kaymak is the classic accompaniment to cherry bread kadayif, while unsweetened Turkish coffee or tea can balance its richness. The dessert is already syrupy, so a lightly brewed, unsweetened drink works better than another sweet accompaniment.
Store cherry bread kadayif covered in the refrigerator, keeping any kaymak separate until serving. Take out only the portion you plan to eat, and avoid leaving cream-topped servings at room temperature for extended periods.
Yes, you can make cherry bread kadayif less sweet by using less syrup and reducing the sugar in the cherry sauce. Let the base absorb the syrup before adding more, and serve a smaller amount of kaymak if desired.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.