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Turkish dessert with syrup-soaked bread, creamy custard, and whipped topping
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Creamy Etimek Dessert (80 g) has 176 calories. That works out to 220 calories per 100 g. It contains 27.2 g of carbs, 3.4 g of protein, 6 g of fat and 0.6 g of fiber. Its 0.2 µg of B12 covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 80 g
176
KCAL / 80G
Carbs
27.2g
· 10% DV
Protein
3.4g
· 7% DV
Fat
6g
· 8% 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 62% · Protein 8% · Fat 30%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 176 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 3.36 g | 17% |
| Trans fat | 0.03 g | |
| Sodium | 88 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 27.2 g | 10% |
| Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% |
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% |
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) | 80 g | 176 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 50 g | 110 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 60 g | 132 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 80 g | 176 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 220 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 100 g | 220 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 120 g | 264 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 330 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 150 g | 330 kcal |
Calculated from 220 calories per 100 g.
Creamy Etimek Dessert is made by layering syrup-soaked Turkish toasted bread slices with custard and usually whipped topping. Arrange the etimek in a dish, pour over the syrup, spread on cooled custard, then add the topping and chill until set.
Etimek is a crisp, toasted Turkish bread slice used as the base of Creamy Etimek Dessert. It absorbs the syrup while keeping enough structure to support the custard, unlike soft sandwich bread, which can turn mushy.
Creamy Etimek Dessert usually uses a simple sugar-and-water syrup. It is commonly poured hot over the arranged etimek so the slices absorb it; add it evenly and avoid flooding the dish, which can leave the base soggy.
Yes, Creamy Etimek Dessert can be made a day ahead and chilled, giving the layers time to settle and the etimek time to absorb the syrup. For the neatest finish, add the whipped topping closer to serving.
Creamy Etimek Dessert can turn watery if the custard is undercooked or the whipped topping is spread over warm custard. Cook the custard until thick, let it cool completely, and keep the assembled dessert covered in the refrigerator.
Creamy Etimek Dessert keeps for about 2–3 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Because it contains dairy custard and whipped topping, do not leave it out for extended periods, and discard it if its smell or texture changes.
Freezing Creamy Etimek Dessert is not recommended. The custard and whipped topping can separate and become watery after thawing, while the etimek may lose its texture; refrigerate it instead and enjoy it within a few days.
You can top Creamy Etimek Dessert with lightly sweetened whipped cream or another layer of custard instead of whipped topping. Make sure the dessert is fully cool first, and add whipped cream shortly before serving for a firmer finish.
To keep the base of Creamy Etimek Dessert from getting too soggy, pour the syrup evenly and use only enough to moisten the etimek. Let excess syrup drain rather than pooling in the dish, and avoid crushing the slices as you arrange them.
Creamy Etimek Dessert is a Turkish home-style layered dessert built around etimek, a toasted bread product, syrup, and milk custard. Recipes vary by household; whipped topping is a common finish, while nuts or cinnamon may be added for serving.
Vitamins
B12
0.2µg · 8% DV
B2
0.1mg · 8% DV
Biotin
2µg · 7% DV
B5
0.28mg · 6% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
44mg · 6% DV
Calcium
56mg · 6% DV
Copper
0.04mg · 4% DV
Selenium
2.4µg · 4% DV
Sodium
88mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
72mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Creamy Etimek Dessert is a Turkish layered sweet made with etimek—crisp, dry bread rusks—soaked in syrup and topped with custard, often finished with whipped cream. It is a popular home-style dessert, and chilling it before serving lets the layers set and the rusks soften.
Served cold, it combines tender, syrupy bread with smooth custard and a light creamy topping. In Turkey it is commonly offered after a meal or with tea, especially when guests come over. Its nutritional profile is led by carbohydrates, so a modest slice makes a satisfying sweet rather than an everyday staple. For a less rich version, use a little less syrup and keep the whipped topping light.
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
— Not 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
3.36g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.68g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.14g
Omega 6:3 ratio 12:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (12:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.