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Dessert, with clotted cream, syrup-soaked, traditional Turkish cuisine
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Kadayif with clotted cream (90 g) has 288 calories. That works out to 320 calories per 100 g. It contains 43.2 g of carbs, 4.7 g of protein, 10.8 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 99 mg of Calcium covers 10% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 70 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Kadayif with clotted cream is a Turkish dessert made from fine strands of pastry, baked or toasted until golden, soaked in syrup and served with kaymak, a rich, clotted cream. Recipes vary: the cream may sit on top or be tucked between layers of the syrupy pastry.
The strands offer a lightly crisp, tender chew, while the cream adds cool richness against the sweetness. In Turkey it is often served after a meal or for celebrations, with Turkish coffee or unsweetened tea; elsewhere, it makes a generous dessert to share after dinner. Syrup and cream make it energy-dense, so a smaller portion can be satisfying. Serve it with plain coffee or tea to balance the sweetness.
Selected: 100 g
320
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
48g
· 17% DV
Protein
5.2g
· 10% DV
Fat
12g
· 15% DV
Fiber
1.1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 60% · Protein 6% · Fat 34%
Vitamins
B2
0.13mg · 10% DV
Vitamin A
80µg · 9% DV
B12
0.22µg · 9% DV
Biotin
2.2µg · 7% DV
Minerals
Calcium
110mg · 11% DV
Phosphorus
70mg · 10% DV
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
Selenium
3.8µg · 7% 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.
To burn the 320 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
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
7.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.1g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.25g
Omega 6:3 ratio 7.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (7.3:1).
Kadayif with clotted cream is a Turkish dessert made from fine shredded pastry that is browned with butter, soaked in syrup, and served with kaymak, a rich clotted cream. Chopped pistachios or walnuts are common additions.
Kadayif with clotted cream is made by coating shredded kadayif with butter, baking or frying it until golden, then adding syrup. The kaymak is usually placed on top or between layers when the pastry has cooled enough not to melt it.
Kadayif with clotted cream is typically served with kaymak, while kunafa usually has a stretchy, unsalted cheese filling. Both can use shredded pastry and syrup, but kunafa is commonly cooked in a pan and served hot so the cheese stays soft.
Kadayif with clotted cream is usually served warm or at room temperature, with the kaymak added near serving time. Adding the cream to very hot pastry can make it melt, while serving it chilled can soften the pastry's crisp texture.
Yes, you can prepare the syrup-soaked kadayif ahead and add the kaymak just before serving. Keeping the cream separate helps it retain its thick texture and keeps the pastry from becoming soggy.
Store leftover kadayif with clotted cream in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat it promptly. If possible, keep the kaymak separate from the pastry; the cream needs refrigeration, and the pastry loses some crispness as it absorbs moisture.
Yes, kadayif with clotted cream can be frozen, but the pastry may lose its crispness and the kaymak can separate when thawed. Freeze the pastry separately if possible, thaw it in the refrigerator, and add fresh kaymak before serving.
The clotted cream in kadayif with clotted cream is kaymak, a thick, rich dairy cream traditionally made by heating milk and collecting the creamy layer that forms. It is not the same as whipped cream and has a denser texture.
Kadayif with clotted cream can turn soggy if the pastry is under-browned, absorbs too much syrup, or sits with the kaymak on top for too long. Brown the strands well, add syrup gradually, and top individual portions just before serving.
Kadayif with clotted cream is often served with Turkish tea or unsweetened coffee. Their less-sweet, slightly bitter taste balances the syrupy pastry, and extra syrup or another sweet side is usually unnecessary.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.