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Milk-based, coffee-flavored, light Turkish pudding
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Coffee Muhallebi (120 g) has 132 calories. That works out to 110 calories per 100 g. It contains 22.2 g of carbs, 3.8 g of protein, 3 g of fat and 0.1 g of fiber. Its 0.4 µg of B12 covers 15% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 50 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 120 g
132
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
22.2g
· 8% DV
Protein
3.8g
· 8% DV
Fat
3g
· 4% DV
Fiber
0.1g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 68% · Protein 12% · Fat 20%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 132 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.8 g | 9% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 48 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 22.2 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% |
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 piece (medium) | 120 g | 132 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 88 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 110 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 100 g | 110 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 150 g | 165 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 165 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 198 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 200 g | 220 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 200 g | 220 kcal |
Calculated from 110 calories per 100 g.
Coffee Muhallebi is a Turkish milk pudding flavored with coffee. It is usually thickened with starch or flour, then chilled until set; its texture is creamy and spoonable rather than baked or custard-like.
Coffee Muhallebi is made by cooking milk, sugar, a thickener such as starch, and coffee together until the mixture thickens. Whisk the starch with cold milk first, then stir continuously over the heat to keep the pudding smooth.
Yes, Coffee Muhallebi contains some caffeine if it is made with caffeinated coffee. The amount varies with the coffee and recipe, so people sensitive to caffeine may prefer a small serving or avoid having it close to bedtime.
Coffee Muhallebi is usually served cold. Let it cool after cooking, then refrigerate it until set; chilling gives it the familiar pudding texture and makes it easy to serve in individual bowls.
Turkish coffee, espresso, or instant coffee can all flavor Coffee Muhallebi. Instant coffee dissolves easily, while espresso gives a strong coffee taste; Turkish coffee can leave fine grounds unless you infuse and strain it first.
Coffee Muhallebi usually turns lumpy when starch or flour is heated before it has been mixed smoothly with cold milk. Whisk the thickener into the milk before cooking, and keep stirring as the pudding heats and thickens.
Coffee Muhallebi keeps for about 2–3 days in the refrigerator when covered. Store it in a sealed container or cover the surface to prevent a skin from forming, and discard it if its smell or appearance changes.
Yes, Coffee Muhallebi can be made without eggs; many versions rely on starch or flour to thicken the milk. Check the particular recipe if you are adapting it, since ingredients and methods can vary.
Crushed pistachios, grated chocolate, or a light dusting of cocoa pair well with Coffee Muhallebi. Add toppings just before serving so they stay crisp and do not soften on the chilled pudding.
Coffee Muhallebi can be frozen, but thawing may make its milk-based texture watery or grainy. Refrigerating it is the better choice for a creamy result; freeze it only if a change in texture will not matter.
Vitamins
B12
0.36µg · 15% DV
B2
0.14mg · 11% DV
B5
0.36mg · 7% DV
Biotin
1.8µg · 6% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
96mg · 14% DV
Calcium
132mg · 13% DV
Iodine
9.6µg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
168mg · 5% DV
Sodium
48mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Coffee muhallebi is a Turkish milk pudding, usually thickened with starch and sweetened, with coffee added for its roasted aroma. Muhallebi has a long place in Turkish and Ottoman dessert traditions; this version gives the familiar, softly set pudding a coffee note.
Served chilled in small bowls or cups, it has a smooth, spoonable texture and a gentle bitterness that offsets the sweetness. In Turkey it is a simple finish to a meal or a treat alongside tea; elsewhere, it works well as an easy make-ahead dessert. It is mostly milk and carbohydrate, with modest protein and very little fibre. For a lighter serving, keep the portion small and skip rich toppings such as cream.
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.
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
1.8g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.72g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.12g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.