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Creamy milk pudding dessert with biscuits and pistachio
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Pistachio magnolia dessert (180 g) has 335 calories. That works out to 186 calories per 100 g. It contains 41 g of carbs, 7.4 g of protein, 16 g of fat and 2.2 g of fiber. Its 194.4 mg of Phosphorus covers 28% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 52 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 180 g
335
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
41g
· 15% DV
Protein
7.4g
· 15% DV
Fat
16g
· 21% DV
Fiber
2.2g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 49% · Protein 9% · Fat 42%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 335 kcal | |
| Total fat | 16 g | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 8.46 g | 42% |
| Trans fat | 0.22 g | |
| Sodium | 166 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrate | 41 g | 15% |
| Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% |
| Protein | 7.4 g | 15% |
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 cup (medium) | 180 g | 335 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (mini) | 20 g | 37 kcal |
| 1 pack (mini) | 90 g | 167 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 186 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 120 g | 223 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 140 g | 260 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 335 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 240 g | 446 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 260 g | 484 kcal |
Calculated from 186 calories per 100 g.
Pistachio magnolia dessert is a chilled, layered pudding made with milk custard, crushed biscuits and pistachios. It is commonly assembled in individual cups, with the nuts added between layers or scattered on top.
Make pistachio magnolia dessert by cooking a milk-based custard, letting it cool, then layering it in cups with crushed biscuits and pistachios. Chill the cups before serving so the custard sets and the biscuit layers soften.
The name refers to the magnolia-style layered pudding popular in Turkey, not to magnolia flowers as an ingredient. Pistachios are added to that creamy biscuit dessert, giving this version its distinctive flavor and name.
Pistachio magnolia dessert is especially popular in Turkey, where it is served as a layered milk pudding in cups. Its exact culinary origins are not firmly established, and recipes vary between home cooks, cafés and bakeries.
Plain tea biscuits, digestive biscuits or vanilla wafers work well in pistachio magnolia dessert. Choose a fairly crisp, mildly flavored biscuit so it absorbs some custard without overpowering the pistachio.
Yes, pistachio magnolia dessert can be assembled the day before and kept covered in the refrigerator. The biscuits soften as it sits, so add a little fresh crushed biscuit or pistachio just before serving if you want a crisp topping.
Pistachio magnolia dessert keeps for about 2–3 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Because it contains milk custard, do not leave it at room temperature for long, and discard it if its smell or appearance changes.
You can freeze pistachio magnolia dessert, but its texture may suffer: the custard can separate and the biscuits can turn soggy after thawing. Refrigerating it and serving it fresh gives a smoother result.
Yes, pistachio magnolia dessert can be made with prepared vanilla pudding instead of homemade custard. The shortcut changes the flavor and texture somewhat; fold in or layer the pistachios and biscuits after the pudding has cooled.
Pistachio magnolia dessert is best served chilled. Cooling helps the custard hold its shape and lets the biscuit layers soften; take the cups out shortly before serving rather than leaving them at room temperature for an extended time.
Vitamins
B12
0.58µg · 24% DV
B2
0.29mg · 22% DV
B5
0.68mg · 14% DV
Vitamin A
122.4µg · 14% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
194mg · 28% DV
Calcium
212mg · 21% DV
Copper
0.16mg · 18% DV
Manganese
0.25mg · 11% DV
Potassium ⭐
317mg · 9% DV
Sodium
166mg · 7% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Pistachio magnolia dessert is a Turkish café-style layered pudding, made with milk custard, crushed biscuits and pistachios. Despite the name, it is a spoon dessert rather than anything made with magnolia flowers; individual cups make its layers easy to see.
Served chilled, it has a soft, creamy base, biscuit that turns tender as it rests, and the nutty fragrance of pistachio. In Turkey it is commonly enjoyed after a meal or alongside coffee or tea, and it also works well as a make-ahead dessert for sharing. Its milk pudding gives it some protein, but the sweet biscuit and creamy layers make it more of a treat than a light snack. For a less rich cup, use a smaller portion and keep the biscuit layers modest.
Low
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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
— 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
8.46g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.32g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.8g
Omega 6:3 ratio 33.2:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (33.2:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.