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Sweet caramelized pumpkin dessert with tahini
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Crispy Pumpkin Dessert with Tahini (150 g) has 366 calories. That works out to 244 calories per 100 g. It contains 62.3 g of carbs, 4.2 g of protein, 12.1 g of fat and 3.2 g of fiber. Its 495 µg of Vitamin A covers 55% 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
366
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
62.3g
· 23% DV
Protein
4.2g
· 8% DV
Fat
12.1g
· 16% DV
Fiber
3.2g
· 11% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 66% · Protein 4% · Fat 30%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 366 kcal | |
| Total fat | 12.1 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 1.68 g | 8% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 9 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 62.3 g | 23% |
| Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% |
| Protein | 4.2 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 serving (medium) | 150 g | 366 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 20 g | 49 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 60 g | 146 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 244 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 100 g | 244 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 180 g | 439 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 200 g | 488 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 250 g | 610 kcal |
Calculated from 244 calories per 100 g.
Crispy pumpkin dessert with tahini is a sweet made with caramelized pumpkin and a tahini topping. The pumpkin is meant to have browned or crisp edges with a softer center, though the exact texture varies by recipe.
To make crispy pumpkin dessert with tahini, cook pumpkin pieces with sugar until tender and caramelized, then let excess syrup drain. Spread the pieces out rather than crowding them, and drizzle with tahini just before serving.
Crispy pumpkin dessert with tahini softens when it sits in syrup or is covered while still warm, because trapped moisture softens the caramelized surface. Drain the pumpkin and store the tahini separately to preserve more of its texture.
Yes, you can cook crispy pumpkin dessert with tahini ahead, but add the tahini only when serving. Chilling the cooked pumpkin changes its crisp texture, so warm it briefly in an oven if you want to refresh the surface.
A firm, dense winter squash that holds its shape during cooking works best for crispy pumpkin dessert with tahini. Choose a mature squash with firm flesh; very watery or soft-fleshed varieties are more likely to turn mushy.
Crispy pumpkin dessert with tahini can be served warm or chilled. Warm portions emphasize the caramelized aroma, while chilled pumpkin is firmer; add the tahini after warming or just before serving so it does not scorch.
You can freeze the cooked pumpkin from crispy pumpkin dessert with tahini, but it may become softer after thawing. Freeze it without the tahini in an airtight container, thaw it in the refrigerator, then reheat it to improve the surface texture.
For a different topping, use chopped walnuts or hazelnuts on crispy pumpkin dessert with tahini. These add crunch but will not provide tahini’s distinctive sesame flavor; add them after cooking so they stay crisp.
To keep crispy pumpkin dessert with tahini from becoming watery, drain the cooked pumpkin before plating and avoid pouring all the cooking syrup over it. A wide pan also helps moisture evaporate instead of pooling around the pieces.
Crispy pumpkin dessert with tahini pairs well with toasted nuts and a cup of unsweetened tea or coffee. Their roasted, slightly bitter notes balance the pumpkin’s caramelized sweetness without masking the tahini.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
495µg · 55% DV
Vitamin C
9.3mg · 10% DV
B6
0.15mg · 9% DV
B1
0.09mg · 8% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.33mg · 37% DV
Phosphorus
117mg · 17% DV
Calcium
159mg · 16% DV
Manganese
0.36mg · 16% DV
Potassium ⭐
338mg · 10% DV
Sodium
9mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Crispy Pumpkin Dessert with Tahini is a Turkish-style take on pumpkin dessert: pumpkin is cooked with sugar until tender, then paired with tahini. Depending on how it is prepared, the edges may caramelise and turn crisp while the centre stays soft. The nutty tahini balances the pumpkin’s mellow sweetness, making this a simple dessert with contrasting textures.
In Turkey it is commonly served after a meal, sometimes topped with walnuts; tea or coffee makes a natural accompaniment. The pumpkin contributes some fibre, but the sweet syrup makes the dessert carbohydrate-led, while tahini adds richness and fat. For a less-heavy serving, use a modest amount of syrup and drizzle on just enough tahini to bring out its flavour.
Medium
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
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.68g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.28g
POLYUNSATURATED
5.25g
Omega 6:3 ratio 103.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (103.6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.