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Milk-based dessert with biscuits and fruit
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Homemade magnolia dessert (180 g) has 302 calories. That works out to 168 calories per 100 g. It contains 44.6 g of carbs, 6.5 g of protein, 11 g of fat and 1.6 g of fiber. Its 0.6 µg of B12 covers 24% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 56 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 180 g
302
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
44.6g
· 16% DV
Protein
6.5g
· 13% DV
Fat
11g
· 14% 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 59% · Protein 9% · Fat 32%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 302 kcal | |
| Total fat | 11 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 5.76 g | 29% |
| Trans fat | 0.14 g | |
| Sodium | 112 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 44.6 g | 16% |
| Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% |
| Protein | 6.5 g | 13% |
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 | 302 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 20 g | 34 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 90 g | 151 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 168 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 120 g | 202 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 140 g | 235 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 336 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 240 g | 403 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 504 kcal |
Calculated from 168 calories per 100 g.
Homemade magnolia dessert is a chilled, layered pudding made with milk custard, crushed biscuits and fruit, commonly banana or strawberries. It is especially popular in Turkey and is usually assembled and served in individual glasses.
The name is commonly linked to Magnolia Bakery in New York, whose banana pudding inspired a similar layered dessert. Turkish versions developed their own style, often pairing cooked milk custard with biscuits and different fresh fruits.
Homemade magnolia dessert is strongly associated with modern Turkish home cooking and café menus. Its inspiration is often traced to American banana pudding, but Turkish recipes commonly use a cooked custard and offer fruit variations such as strawberry and banana.
Homemade magnolia dessert is usually built with Turkish-style cooked milk custard, crushed biscuits and fruit in a glass. American banana pudding often uses vanilla wafers and may rely on a different pudding or custard preparation, though the two desserts share layered textures.
Yes, graham crackers work in homemade magnolia dessert if you cannot find Turkish petibör biscuits. Crush them into small pieces rather than powder; their flavor is a little more toasted and sweet, so taste the custard before adding extra sugar.
Banana and strawberries are the most familiar choices for homemade magnolia dessert. Banana gives a soft, sweet layer, while strawberries add a brighter taste; peaches or raspberries can also work when they are ripe but not overly juicy.
No, homemade magnolia dessert does not need whipped cream. A custard made with milk, flour and starch provides the main creamy layers; folding in whipped cream makes the result airier and richer, but it is an optional variation.
To keep homemade magnolia dessert from turning watery, dry washed fruit thoroughly and avoid assembling it far ahead with juicy cut strawberries. Cool the custard before layering, and keep the finished glasses covered in the refrigerator.
Homemade magnolia dessert is best eaten within about two days when covered and refrigerated. Fresh fruit softens and releases moisture over time, so keep it cold and discard any portion that has been left at room temperature for an extended period.
Freezing homemade magnolia dessert is not recommended. The custard can turn grainy or separate as it thaws, while the biscuits become soggy and fresh fruit loses its texture. Make it ahead in the refrigerator instead and serve it chilled.
Vitamins
B12
0.58µg · 24% DV
B2
0.22mg · 17% DV
Vitamin A
104.4µg · 12% DV
Biotin
3.24µg · 11% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
158mg · 23% DV
Calcium
173mg · 17% DV
Selenium
5.58µg · 10% DV
Iodine
14µg · 9% DV
Potassium ⭐
266mg · 8% DV
Sodium
112mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Homemade magnolia dessert is a Turkish-style layered pudding, usually made with milk custard, crushed biscuits and fruit such as banana or strawberries. It is commonly linked to the banana pudding served at New York’s Magnolia Bakery, though home recipes vary in their fruit, biscuits and custard.
Served chilled in cups, it brings together silky, creamy pudding, softening biscuit layers and fresh, lightly tangy fruit. It makes a popular after-dinner sweet or teatime treat. Milk provides some protein, but the dessert is chiefly a sweet, carbohydrate-rich pudding rather than a substantial snack. For a lighter version, use more fruit and fewer biscuits, or serve a smaller cup.
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
5.76g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.88g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.26g
Omega 6:3 ratio 22.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (22.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.