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Traditional Turkish syrup-soaked pastry dessert
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Dilber dudağı dessert (55 g) has 210 calories. That works out to 382 calories per 100 g. It contains 29 g of carbs, 3.1 g of protein, 9.4 g of fat and 0.8 g of fiber. Its 5.4 µg of Selenium covers 10% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 55 g
210
KCAL / 55G
Carbs
29g
· 11% DV
Protein
3.1g
· 6% DV
Fat
9.4g
· 12% 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 54% · Protein 6% · Fat 40%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 210 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9.4 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 3.91 g | 20% |
| Trans fat | 0.11 g | |
| Sodium | 65 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 29 g | 11% |
| Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% |
| Protein | 3.1 g | 6% |
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) | 55 g | 210 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 28 g | 107 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 35 g | 134 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 75 g | 287 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 90 g | 344 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 382 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 110 g | 420 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 573 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 165 g | 630 kcal |
Calculated from 382 calories per 100 g.
Dilber dudağı dessert is a traditional Turkish syrup-soaked pastry, usually made from layered dough folded around a walnut filling. Its name means “beauty’s lips,” referring to the rounded, pinched shape of the finished pieces.
To make Dilber dudağı dessert, prepare a soft dough, roll it into thin sheets, cut rounds, and sandwich a nut filling between them. Bake until golden, then pour syrup over the hot pastries, following the proportions in your chosen recipe.
Dilber dudağı dessert comes from Turkish home cooking and belongs to the broader tradition of syrup-soaked pastries. Recipes circulate across the country, and claims of a single definitive birthplace are not consistent enough to name one with certainty.
Dilber dudağı dessert is named for its lip-like appearance: two rounded pieces of pastry are joined around the filling. “Dilber dudağı” translates roughly as “beauty’s lips,” so the name describes the shape rather than an ingredient.
Walnuts are the most familiar filling for Dilber dudağı dessert, though some versions use hazelnuts or almonds. Chop or grind the nuts finely enough to fit between the pastry rounds without spilling out at the edges.
Most recipes pour cooled syrup over hot Dilber dudağı dessert. The contrast helps the baked pastry absorb the syrup; if your recipe specifies the opposite temperature combination, follow it rather than mixing methods.
Dilber dudağı dessert may stay dry if the pastry is underbaked or if the syrup and pastry are at similar temperatures. Bake the pieces through and try the common method of pouring cooled syrup over them while they are still hot.
Dilber dudağı dessert can turn tough if its dough is overworked, rolled too thin, or baked too long. Mix only until the dough comes together, keep the rolled pieces from drying out, and remove them once they are golden.
Yes, you can make Dilber dudağı dessert ahead and let it absorb the syrup before serving. Store it covered in a cool place, or refrigerate it in warm weather; bring chilled pieces closer to room temperature for a softer texture.
Yes, Dilber dudağı dessert can be frozen, although thawed pastry may be softer than freshly made. Pack it airtight and thaw it in the refrigerator; avoid freezing it again after it has thawed.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
52.8µg · 6% DV
Biotin
1.65µg · 6% DV
B2
0.06mg · 5% DV
B1
0.05mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Selenium
5.39µg · 10% DV
Manganese
0.13mg · 6% DV
Phosphorus
40mg · 6% DV
Copper
0.04mg · 4% DV
Sodium
65mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
48mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Dilber dudağı dessert is a traditional Turkish syrup-soaked pastry, shaped to resemble lips and commonly made with a walnut filling. Thin dough is folded and formed before baking, then soaked in syrup; recipes may also use egg and butter in the pastry.
The outside is lightly crisp while the centre turns tender and syrupy, with walnuts adding a toasty bite. In Turkey it is usually served after a meal or offered to guests, often alongside tea or Turkish coffee. English-speaking diners may encounter it at Turkish restaurants or bakeries, and it also makes a festive sweet to share at home. It is rich in carbohydrates and fat, with little fibre, so a modest piece is a good choice if you want to enjoy it without making dessert overly filling.
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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
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.91g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.36g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.43g
Omega 6:3 ratio 66:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (66:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.