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Milk pudding with a caramelized bottom and cinnamon
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Cinnamon Kazandibi (150 g) has 255 calories. That works out to 170 calories per 100 g. It contains 46.8 g of carbs, 5.1 g of protein, 5.3 g of fat and 0.6 g of fiber. Its 0.6 µg of B12 covers 24% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 150 g
255
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
46.8g
· 17% DV
Protein
5.1g
· 10% DV
Fat
5.3g
· 7% DV
Fiber
0.6g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 73% · Protein 8% · Fat 19%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 255 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5.3 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 3.15 g | 16% |
| Trans fat | 0.15 g | |
| Sodium | 87 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 46.8 g | 17% |
| Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% |
| Protein | 5.1 g | 10% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 255 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 75 g | 128 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 170 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 110 g | 187 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 306 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 200 g | 340 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 250 g | 425 kcal |
Calculated from 170 calories per 100 g.
Cinnamon Kazandibi tastes creamy and milky, with a sweet, lightly bitter caramelized layer underneath and warm cinnamon notes. Its texture is soft like pudding, while the browned base gives each slice a firmer, chewier contrast.
Cinnamon Kazandibi is a cinnamon-flavoured version of kazandibi, a Turkish milk dessert associated with Ottoman palace cooking. The defining browned underside comes from caramelizing the pudding against the pan; cinnamon is a flavour variation.
To brown Cinnamon Kazandibi, spread the cooked pudding over a sugar-coated pan and heat it until the underside caramelizes. Keep the heat controlled: the base should turn deep golden-brown, not black or bitter.
No. Cinnamon Kazandibi is a set milk pudding browned on its underside in the pan, whereas crème brûlée has a custard topped with a separately torched layer of hard caramel. Their textures and preparation methods differ.
Yes. Many modern Cinnamon Kazandibi recipes are made with milk, sugar and a thickener, without chicken. Some traditional-style recipes include finely shredded chicken breast, so check the recipe if you need to know which version it is.
Serve Cinnamon Kazandibi chilled, with its caramelized side facing up. It is rich enough to enjoy on its own; Turkish coffee or unsweetened tea makes a good accompaniment without competing with the cinnamon and caramel.
Yes, some recipes finish Cinnamon Kazandibi under an oven grill to brown the base. Watch it closely because the caramelized layer can darken quickly; the traditional pan method gives more direct control over the underside.
Cinnamon Kazandibi can stick if the caramelized layer has not loosened or the pudding has not cooled and set. Let it chill fully, then gently release the edges; briefly warming the underside can help it come away cleanly.
Yes, Cinnamon Kazandibi is well suited to making ahead because chilling helps it set for slicing. Keep it covered in the refrigerator and add any finishing cinnamon just before serving for a fresher aroma.
Freezing Cinnamon Kazandibi is not ideal. Once thawed, its milk pudding can release water and turn grainy, and the caramelized underside may lose its texture. Refrigerate it instead and eat it within a few days.
Vitamins
B12
0.57µg · 24% DV
B2
0.24mg · 18% DV
B5
0.52mg · 10% DV
Biotin
2.7µg · 9% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
140mg · 20% DV
Calcium
177mg · 18% DV
Iodine
24µg · 16% DV
Selenium
4.05µg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
233mg · 7% DV
Sodium
87mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 255 calories in 1 serving (medium) (150 g):
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Cinnamon Kazandibi is a cinnamon-scented take on kazandibi, a Turkish milk pudding traditionally associated with Istanbul. The pudding is cooked until its underside browns against the pan, giving it a distinctive caramelised layer beneath the smooth, creamy top. Cinnamon adds a gently fragrant warmth to the sweet milk base.
It is usually served chilled, often cut into portions so the browned base can be seen and tasted alongside the soft pudding. In Turkey, it is commonly enjoyed as a dessert after a meal; a small coffee or tea makes a natural pairing. Its nutrition is mostly carbohydrate, with relatively little fibre, so a modest portion alongside fresh fruit is a practical choice if you want a lighter finish.
Low
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Low
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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.
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
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.15g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.35g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.