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Milk pudding, crunchy kadayif, traditional Turkish dessert
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Crunchy kadayif muhallebi (120 g) has 264 calories. That works out to 220 calories per 100 g. It contains 37.2 g of carbs, 5 g of protein, 10.2 g of fat and 0.8 g of fiber. Its 102 mg of Phosphorus covers 15% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 120 g
264
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
37.2g
· 14% DV
Protein
5g
· 10% DV
Fat
10.2g
· 13% DV
Fiber
0.8g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 57% · Protein 8% · Fat 35%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 264 kcal | |
| Total fat | 10.2 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 5.4 g | 27% |
| Trans fat | 0.12 g | |
| Sodium | 78 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 37.2 g | 14% |
| Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% |
| Protein | 5 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 piece (medium) | 120 g | 264 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 176 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 220 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 100 g | 220 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 150 g | 330 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 330 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 396 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 200 g | 440 kcal |
Calculated from 220 calories per 100 g.
Crunchy kadayif muhallebi is a Turkish dessert that layers smooth milk pudding, called muhallebi, with crisp toasted kadayif pastry. The contrast between creamy pudding and buttery, crunchy strands is its defining feature.
To make crunchy kadayif muhallebi, cook a milk pudding until thick and toast shredded kadayif in butter until golden. Chill the pudding, then layer it with the kadayif shortly before serving so the pastry stays crisp.
Crunchy kadayif muhallebi is made with milk pudding and toasted shredded kadayif, usually cooked with butter. Recipes often add sugar to the pudding and mix chopped walnuts or pistachios into the pastry for extra flavor and texture.
Keep the toasted kadayif separate from the pudding until just before serving crunchy kadayif muhallebi. The pudding releases moisture that softens the pastry over time, so storing the components separately is the most effective way to preserve the crunch.
Yes, you can make the pudding for crunchy kadayif muhallebi ahead and chill it. Toast and store the kadayif separately in an airtight container, then assemble the dessert close to serving time to avoid soggy pastry.
Crunchy kadayif muhallebi is generally served cold, after the milk pudding has chilled and set. Add the toasted kadayif just before serving so it contrasts with the cool, creamy pudding instead of absorbing moisture in the refrigerator.
Fine shredded kadayif pastry is the usual choice for crunchy kadayif muhallebi because its strands toast quickly and form a crisp layer. Fresh or thawed pastry can work; remove excess moisture from thawed kadayif before toasting it.
Assembled crunchy kadayif muhallebi keeps covered in the refrigerator for about two days, but its pastry will gradually soften. For the best texture, refrigerate the pudding separately and keep the toasted kadayif in an airtight container at room temperature.
You can freeze the pudding component of crunchy kadayif muhallebi, but freezing and thawing may alter its texture. The kadayif will lose its crunch, so freeze the pudding alone and add freshly toasted pastry after it has thawed.
Chopped walnuts or pistachios are popular additions to crunchy kadayif muhallebi, often mixed into the toasted kadayif. A little cinnamon can also complement the buttery pastry, while keeping the toppings modest lets the pudding and crisp kadayif remain the focus.
Vitamins
B12
0.3µg · 13% DV
B2
0.16mg · 12% DV
Biotin
3µg · 10% DV
B5
0.38mg · 8% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
102mg · 15% DV
Calcium
132mg · 13% DV
Manganese
0.16mg · 7% DV
Copper
0.06mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
132mg · 4% DV
Sodium
78mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Crunchy kadayif muhallebi brings together smooth Turkish milk pudding and toasted, thread-like kadayif pastry. It is usually assembled in layers, with the crisp pastry providing contrast to the cool, soft pudding; recipes may add nuts between the layers. The dessert is served chilled, so the texture difference is especially noticeable.
In Turkey, it is a familiar choice for a family meal’s sweet finish or alongside coffee and tea. Elsewhere, it also makes an inviting make-ahead dessert for sharing, particularly after a Mediterranean-style meal. It is sweet and satisfying rather than a light pudding: a 120 g serving has 31 g of carbohydrate. For a less rich version, keep the kadayif topping modest and serve a smaller piece.
Low
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Low
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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
5.4g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.76g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.44g
Omega 6:3 ratio 33:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (33:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.