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Sweet dessert of thin wafers served with ice cream
In season: Summer
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Wafer halva with ice cream (90 g) has 353 calories. That works out to 392 calories per 100 g. It contains 55.3 g of carbs, 5.2 g of protein, 12.8 g of fat and 1.4 g of fiber. Its 113.4 mg of Phosphorus covers 16% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Wafer halva with ice cream pairs crisp, thin kağıt helva wafers with a filling of ice cream. It is a familiar summer treat in Turkey, sold by street vendors and served in cafés; the ice cream is often plain, though other flavours are also used.
The wafer is lightly pressed around the cold filling and eaten by hand, so each bite contrasts a crunchy exterior with soft, melting ice cream. It is sweet and carbohydrate-rich, with the wafers and ice cream making it a fairly energy-dense dessert. Enjoy it as a snack on its own, or share one piece and serve it with fresh fruit for a lighter finish.
Selected: 100 g
392
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
61.4g
· 22% DV
Protein
5.8g
· 12% DV
Fat
14.2g
· 18% DV
Fiber
1.6g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 62% · Protein 6% · Fat 32%
Vitamins
B2
0.18mg · 14% DV
B12
0.32µg · 13% DV
Vitamin A
82µg · 9% DV
B5
0.42mg · 8% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
126mg · 18% DV
Calcium
118mg · 12% DV
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
Selenium
4.6µg · 8% DV
Low
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 392 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
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
7.1g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.9g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.9g
Omega 6:3 ratio 61.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (61.3:1).
Wafer halva with ice cream is a Turkish-style dessert made by placing ice cream between crisp, thin kağıt helva wafers. It is usually assembled just before serving so the wafer stays crunchy and the ice cream does not melt away.
To make wafer halva with ice cream, place a scoop of ice cream on one wafer and top it with another. Press gently, using enough ice cream to hold the layers together without forcing it out at the edges, then serve straight away.
Plain or vanilla ice cream pairs well with wafer halva because it lets the wafer’s toasted, sweet flavor come through. Maraş-style ice cream is a firmer option that melts more slowly; fruit flavors make the dessert taste brighter.
Yes, wafer halva with ice cream is associated with Turkish dessert and street-food traditions. It is made by serving ice cream with kağıt helva, a thin wafer, though the exact origin of this combination is not tied to one specific region.
Wafer halva with ice cream gets soggy as moisture from melting ice cream softens the crisp wafer. Assemble it only when you are ready to eat, and avoid leaving the dessert on the plate while the ice cream melts.
It is best not to assemble wafer halva with ice cream ahead of time. The wafer absorbs moisture and loses its crunch, so keep the wafers and ice cream separate until just before serving.
In Turkey, wafer halva with ice cream is commonly eaten soon after it is assembled, often as a casual street or dessert-shop treat. You can hold the wafer sandwich in your hands or serve it on a plate with a spoon.
The kağıt helva wafer is thin, crisp, and sweet, with a lightly toasted flavor. Its delicate texture contrasts with the cold, creamy ice cream; once the wafer becomes damp, that contrast fades.
Yes, small pieces of fruit or chopped nuts can be added to wafer halva with ice cream. Keep the additions modest so the wafer sandwich stays easy to hold, and add juicy fruit just before serving to limit sogginess.
Wafer halva with ice cream can be included occasionally, but it is a sweet dessert rather than a filling everyday snack. Choosing a smaller portion and having it less often can help if you are limiting desserts.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.