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Traditional Thracian syrup dessert enriched with tahini and hazelnut
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Hayrabolu Dessert with Tahini and Hazelnut (90 g) has 288 calories. That works out to 320 calories per 100 g. It contains 45.9 g of carbs, 4.7 g of protein, 10.4 g of fat and 1.9 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 19% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Hayrabolu Dessert with Tahini and Hazelnut comes from the Hayrabolu district of Tekirdağ in Turkey’s Thrace region. The traditional dessert is made with a dough of lor cheese, egg and flour, baked and soaked in syrup, then finished with tahini and hazelnuts. The syrup makes the centre tender and sweet, while tahini brings a deep, toasted sesame flavour and the hazelnuts add crunch.
In Turkey it is served as a dessert after a meal, and sometimes alongside tea. It is a rich, syrupy sweet, with most of its carbohydrates coming from the dough and syrup; a 100 g portion provides 320 kcal. If you prefer a lighter finish, share a piece or serve a smaller portion with unsweetened tea.
Selected: 100 g
320
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
51g
· 19% DV
Protein
5.2g
· 10% DV
Fat
11.5g
· 15% DV
Fiber
2.1g
· 8% 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
B1
0.07mg · 6% DV
Biotin
1.5µg · 5% DV
Vitamin E
0.7mg · 5% DV
B5
0.18mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
62mg · 9% DV
Calcium
65mg · 7% DV
Iron
1mg · 6% 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.
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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
— 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
1.6g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 33.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (33.8:1).
Hayrabolu Dessert with Tahini and Hazelnut is a syrup-soaked cheese-based dessert from the Hayrabolu area of Türkiye. Its baked base is traditionally served with tahini; hazelnut adds a crunchy finish to this version.
Hayrabolu Dessert with Tahini and Hazelnut comes from Hayrabolu, a district in Tekirdağ in the Thrace region of Türkiye. It is a local specialty whose defining base is baked, syrup-soaked dough made with cheese.
No, Hayrabolu Dessert with Tahini and Hazelnut is a distinct regional dessert, though both it and Kemalpaşa dessert use cheese-based dough and syrup. Hayrabolu is associated with its own local recipe and is commonly presented with tahini.
Hayrabolu Dessert with Tahini and Hazelnut is made from a baked dough commonly prepared with unsalted fresh cheese or curd-style cheese, flour, and semolina, then soaked in syrup. Tahini and hazelnut are added for serving.
Hayrabolu Dessert with Tahini and Hazelnut is eaten after its baked base has absorbed the syrup, with tahini drizzled over it and hazelnuts on top. It can be served as an individual dessert, often alongside Turkish coffee or tea.
Yes, you can serve Hayrabolu Dessert with Tahini and Hazelnut without tahini, although it will no longer have the version’s characteristic sesame flavor. The syrup-soaked cheese-based dessert can still be topped with hazelnuts or served plain.
Hayrabolu Dessert with Tahini and Hazelnut can be served at room temperature or chilled after the syrup has soaked in. Letting it rest before serving gives the baked base time to absorb the syrup; add the tahini and hazelnuts just before serving.
Store Hayrabolu Dessert with Tahini and Hazelnut in a covered container in the refrigerator. For a better topping, keep the tahini and hazelnuts separate and add them when serving rather than letting them sit on the dessert.
Yes, Hayrabolu Dessert with Tahini and Hazelnut can be frozen, preferably before adding the tahini and hazelnut topping. Thaw it in the refrigerator; the syrup-soaked texture may be softer after freezing, so it is best served freshly thawed.
Plain Turkish coffee or unsweetened tea goes well with Hayrabolu Dessert with Tahini and Hazelnut, balancing its syrupy richness without competing with the tahini. Serve a modest piece after a meal, since the dessert is both sweet and filling.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.