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Syrup-soaked, cream-filled, energy-dense dessert
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Cream-filled kadayıf dessert (120 g) has 384 calories. That works out to 320 calories per 100 g. It contains 52.6 g of carbs, 6.2 g of protein, 17.5 g of fat and 2.2 g of fiber. Its 115.2 mg of Phosphorus covers 16% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 120 g
384
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
52.6g
· 19% DV
Protein
6.2g
· 12% DV
Fat
17.5g
· 22% DV
Fiber
2.2g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 54% · Protein 6% · Fat 40%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 384 kcal | |
| Total fat | 17.5 g | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 8.52 g | 43% |
| Trans fat | 0.14 g | |
| Sodium | 170 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrate | 52.6 g | 19% |
| Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% |
| Protein | 6.2 g | 12% |
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 | 384 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (grated) | 50 g | 160 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 60 g | 192 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 256 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 320 kcal |
| 1 cup (shredded) | 140 g | 448 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 480 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 576 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 704 kcal |
Calculated from 320 calories per 100 g.
Cream-filled kadayıf dessert is a Turkish sweet made with shredded kadayıf pastry, a creamy filling and sugar syrup. The pastry is browned before it is layered with cream, giving the dessert a contrast between syrup-soaked strands and a soft filling.
To make cream-filled kadayıf dessert, brown the shredded pastry with butter, prepare a thick cream or pudding filling, and assemble the layers. Add syrup to the pastry while it is hot, then let it cool before adding or serving with the cream.
No, cream-filled kadayıf dessert is not the same as künefe. Both use shredded kadayıf pastry, but künefe is typically filled with stretchy, unsalted cheese and served hot, while this dessert uses a cream or pudding layer.
Cream-filled kadayıf dessert is commonly made with a thick milk-based pudding or pastry cream rather than a pourable cream. Recipes vary, so some use a custard-style filling and others use whipped cream; a thicker filling holds its shape between the pastry layers.
For cream-filled kadayıf dessert, pour cool syrup over hot, freshly browned kadayıf. The temperature contrast helps the pastry take up the syrup without immediately losing all its texture; avoid soaking the cream layer directly.
Keep cream-filled kadayıf dessert crunchier by browning the pastry thoroughly and adding the cream only after the syruped pastry has cooled. Once assembled, the cream and syrup gradually soften the strands, so serve it soon after layering for the most contrast.
Yes, you can prepare cream-filled kadayıf dessert ahead, but assemble it close to serving if you want the pastry to stay crisp. Brown the kadayıf and make the filling in advance, refrigerate the filling, then layer them when ready.
Store cream-filled kadayıf dessert covered in the refrigerator because its creamy filling is perishable. It is best eaten within a few days; keep it chilled between servings and do not leave it out for extended periods.
Freezing cream-filled kadayıf dessert is not ideal. The cream can separate or release water as it thaws, and the syrup-soaked pastry is likely to turn soft; freezing the browned pastry and cream separately may preserve their textures better.
Serve cream-filled kadayıf dessert chilled or cool, cut into portions, with the creamy layer intact. A little chopped pistachio or walnut is a common garnish, and unsweetened tea or coffee balances the dessert’s syrupy sweetness.
Vitamins
B12
0.34µg · 14% DV
B2
0.17mg · 13% DV
Vitamin A
98.4µg · 11% DV
Biotin
2.52µg · 8% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
115mg · 16% DV
Calcium
142mg · 14% DV
Selenium
6.24µg · 11% DV
Manganese
0.22mg · 10% DV
Sodium
170mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
154mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Cream-filled kadayıf dessert layers fine strands of kadayıf pastry with a creamy filling and syrup. Popular in Turkey, it is made in different ways: the pastry may be toasted or baked until golden before the cream and syrup are added, and household and regional recipes vary.
The strands offer a lightly crisp contrast to the soft, rich centre, while the syrup gives each bite pronounced sweetness. In Turkey it is commonly served in slices after a meal or for guests, often with tea; elsewhere, it works well as a shareable dessert alongside unsweetened tea or coffee. With both syrup and cream, it is energy-dense, so a modest portion can be satisfying.
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
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
8.52g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.04g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.16g
Omega 6:3 ratio 38.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (38.8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.