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Traditional Thracian cheese-based syrup dessert
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Hayrabolu cheese dessert (90 g) has 243 calories. That works out to 270 calories per 100 g. It contains 40.5 g of carbs, 5.9 g of protein, 6.8 g of fat and 0.3 g of fiber. Its 108 mg of Calcium covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 70 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 90 g
243
KCAL / 90G
Carbs
40.5g
· 15% DV
Protein
5.9g
· 12% DV
Fat
6.8g
· 9% DV
Fiber
0.3g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 66% · Protein 10% · Fat 24%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 243 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.8 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 4.05 g | 20% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 153 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrate | 40.5 g | 15% |
| Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Protein | 5.9 g | 12% |
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 | 243 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 60 g | 162 kcal |
| 1 slice (medium) | 80 g | 216 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 270 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 270 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 120 g | 324 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 130 g | 351 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 405 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 180 g | 486 kcal |
Calculated from 270 calories per 100 g.
Hayrabolu cheese dessert is a traditional syrup-soaked cheese pastry associated with Hayrabolu in Turkey’s Thrace region. The baked pieces have a tender, dense texture and are commonly served with tahini, which gives the sweet syrup a nutty contrast.
Hayrabolu cheese dessert comes from the town of Hayrabolu in Tekirdağ, in the Thrace region of northwestern Turkey. Its name reflects that local connection, and it is especially associated with the area’s traditional food culture.
Hayrabolu cheese dessert is typically made with fresh, unsalted cheese, eggs, and flour or semolina, then soaked in syrup. Recipes vary, but unsalted cheese is important because it keeps the finished dessert from tasting savory.
Hayrabolu cheese dessert is traditionally served with tahini poured over the syrup-soaked pieces. Some versions also include walnuts or clotted cream. The nutty tahini is the signature pairing and balances the dessert’s pronounced sweetness.
No, Hayrabolu cheese dessert is not the same as Turkish cheese halva. Hayrabolu is baked as cheese-based pieces and soaked in syrup, while cheese halva is generally cooked and stirred in a pan, giving it a different texture and preparation.
Hayrabolu cheese dessert tastes sweet and milky, with a dense, soft texture from its cheese-based dough. The syrup makes it rich, while tahini adds a nutty, slightly bitter note that offsets the sweetness.
Yes, you can make Hayrabolu cheese dessert at home by mixing unsalted cheese with the dough ingredients, shaping and baking it, then adding syrup. Cheese moisture varies, so add flour or semolina gradually until the dough can be shaped.
Store Hayrabolu cheese dessert in a covered container in the refrigerator rather than leaving it out for an extended time. Let a portion sit briefly before serving if you prefer a softer texture, since chilling can make the pieces firmer.
Yes, Hayrabolu cheese dessert can be frozen in an airtight container, although the syrup-soaked texture may soften or change after thawing. Freeze portions without tahini or other toppings, then thaw them in the refrigerator and add toppings when serving.
Yes, Hayrabolu cheese dessert is distinctly sweet because the baked cheese pieces are soaked in syrup. Tahini or walnuts can make each bite taste more balanced, but they do not remove the dessert’s sugar or make it a low-sugar choice.
Vitamins
B12
0.23µg · 10% DV
B2
0.12mg · 9% DV
Biotin
1.8µg · 6% DV
Vitamin A
49.5µg · 6% DV
Minerals
Calcium
108mg · 11% DV
Phosphorus
72mg · 10% DV
Sodium
153mg · 7% DV
Zinc
0.63mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
63mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Hayrabolu cheese dessert comes from the town of Hayrabolu in Türkiye’s Thrace region. It is traditionally made by mixing fresh, unsalted cheese with semolina, flour and eggs, shaping and baking the mixture, then soaking it in syrup. The cakes are soft and substantial inside, with a lightly browned exterior; the cheese’s mild savouriness gives some balance to the sweetness.
It is usually served as a dessert after a meal, often topped with tahini, walnuts or clotted cream. Since it is syrup-soaked, a modest piece makes a satisfying treat alongside Turkish coffee or tea. At about 270 kcal per 100 g, it is an energy-dense sweet; you can keep the topping light by choosing just a little tahini or a few walnuts.
Low
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Low
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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
4.05g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.89g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.27g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.