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Turkish dessert made with crepes, cream, and chocolate
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Gelin bohçası (90 g) has 207 calories. That works out to 230 calories per 100 g. It contains 28.8 g of carbs, 4.7 g of protein, 7.7 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 0.3 µg of B12 covers 13% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 60 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 90 g
207
KCAL / 90G
Carbs
28.8g
· 10% DV
Protein
4.7g
· 9% DV
Fat
7.7g
· 10% DV
Fiber
1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 57% · Protein 9% · Fat 34%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 207 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.7 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 3.78 g | 19% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 99 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 28.8 g | 10% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 4.7 g | 9% |
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) | 90 g | 207 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 45 g | 104 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 60 g | 138 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 70 g | 161 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 90 g | 207 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 230 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 120 g | 276 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 345 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 180 g | 414 kcal |
Calculated from 230 calories per 100 g.
Gelin bohçası is a Turkish dessert made by filling thin crêpes with cream, folding them into little bundles, and usually finishing them with chocolate. Its name refers to the bundle-like shape of the folded crêpe.
Make thin crêpes, let them cool, place cream in the centre of each one, then gather the edges to form a pouch. Chill the folded desserts so they hold their shape, and add chocolate sauce before serving.
Gelin bohçası is commonly filled with a thick, milk-based pastry cream, though home recipes vary. Cool the cream completely before filling the crêpes; warm filling can soften them too much and make the bundles difficult to shape.
The crêpes for Gelin bohçası can tear if the batter is too thick, the pan is not properly heated, or the crêpes are cooked until dry. Let them cool before filling, and turn them gently while cooking.
Put the cooled crêpe flat, add cream in the middle, and lift its edges toward the centre to make a pouch. Secure the gathered top with a strawberry slice or a narrow strip of chocolate if needed.
Yes, you can assemble Gelin bohçası ahead and keep it covered in the refrigerator. The crêpes soften as they sit with the filling, so add fresh fruit and chocolate decoration close to serving for a neater finish.
Freezing Gelin bohçası is not ideal because the crêpes and cream can become watery or lose their texture after thawing. Refrigerate the assembled dessert instead and enjoy it while the crêpes still hold their shape.
Gelin bohçası is served cold. Chilling helps the cream firm up and keeps the folded crêpes together, while adding the chocolate topping shortly before serving helps the decoration stay attractive.
Strawberries and bananas are popular additions to Gelin bohçası because they pair well with cream and chocolate. Cut fruit into small pieces and avoid very juicy choices, which can make the crêpes soggy.
Gelin bohçası means “bride’s bundle” in Turkish, a reference to the crêpe folded around its filling like a small bundle. Recipes differ in their cream and toppings, but the pouch-like presentation is the defining feature.
Vitamins
B12
0.32µg · 13% DV
B2
0.16mg · 12% DV
B5
0.41mg · 8% DV
Biotin
2.25µg · 8% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
77mg · 11% DV
Selenium
4.5µg · 8% DV
Copper
0.06mg · 7% DV
Calcium
63mg · 6% DV
Sodium
99mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
108mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 207 calories in 1 piece (medium) (90 g):
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Gelin bohçası is a Turkish dessert made by filling thin crêpes with cream, folding them into little parcels and finishing them with chocolate. The crêpes are soft, the centre is creamy and sweet, and the chocolate adds a richer flavour.
In Turkey, it is served in pastry shops and made at home, often chilled and enjoyed after a meal or alongside tea. It is a sweet, carbohydrate-forward treat, with some fat from the cream. For a lighter serving, offer a smaller piece with fresh fruit; it also works well as part of a mixed dessert platter.
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.
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
— Not 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
3.78g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.16g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.08g
Omega 6:3 ratio 8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.