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Syrupy, walnut-filled traditional Turkish dessert
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Kalbura basma dessert (55 g) has 204 calories. That works out to 370 calories per 100 g. It contains 33 g of carbs, 2.3 g of protein, 7.2 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 75 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 55 g
204
KCAL / 55G
Carbs
33g
· 12% DV
Protein
2.3g
· 5% DV
Fat
7.2g
· 9% 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 64% · Protein 4% · Fat 32%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 204 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.2 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.31 g | 12% |
| Trans fat | 0.06 g | |
| Sodium | 61 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 33 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 2.3 g | 5% |
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) | 55 g | 204 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 35 g | 130 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 80 g | 296 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 370 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 370 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 110 g | 407 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 555 kcal |
Calculated from 370 calories per 100 g.
Kalbura basma dessert is a traditional Turkish pastry filled with walnuts, baked until golden, then soaked in syrup. Its distinctive ridged shape comes from pressing the dough against a sieve or another perforated surface before baking.
To make kalbura basma dessert, shape small portions of dough around a walnut filling, press each piece onto a sieve to create ridges, and bake. Pour prepared syrup over the hot pastries and let them absorb it before serving.
The name kalbura basma dessert refers to pressing the dough onto a kalbur, a sieve traditionally used to give the pastry its patterned surface. The ridges are more than decoration: they help distinguish it from other syrup-soaked Turkish sweets.
No, kalbura basma dessert is not the same as şekerpare. Both are Turkish syrup-soaked sweets, but kalbura basma is typically shaped with a ridged surface and filled with walnuts, while şekerpare is usually shaped as smooth individual pieces.
Kalbura basma dessert is traditionally filled with chopped walnuts. The dough is formed around the filling, so each piece has a soft, nutty center beneath its syrup-soaked, ridged exterior.
For kalbura basma dessert, pour cooled syrup over the pastries while they are still hot from the oven. This temperature contrast helps the baked dough soak up the syrup; give the pieces time to absorb it before serving.
Kalbura basma dessert can fall apart if its dough is too dry or crumbly to hold together when shaped. Work the dough until it is pliable, seal it around the walnut filling, and press it gently rather than forcing it against the sieve.
Yes, kalbura basma dessert can be made ahead because it needs time to absorb its syrup and settle. Prepare it before serving, let it cool completely, and keep it covered so the pastries do not dry out.
Store kalbura basma dessert in a covered container after it has cooled. Keep it in a cool, dry place for short-term storage, or refrigerate it if the room is warm; let chilled pieces lose their chill before serving.
Yes, kalbura basma dessert can be frozen in an airtight container. Thaw it in the refrigerator before serving; the syrup-soaked pastry may have a slightly softer texture afterward than it does when freshly made.
Vitamins
B1
0.04mg · 3% DV
Vitamin E
0.39mg · 3% DV
Biotin
0.66µg · 2% DV
B5
0.1mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.07mg · 8% DV
Manganese
0.18mg · 8% DV
Selenium
2.2µg · 4% DV
Phosphorus
26mg · 4% DV
Sodium
61mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
50mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Kalbura basma dessert is a traditional Turkish syrup-soaked pastry, made from a rich dough shaped over a sieve or grater to create its ridged surface, with walnuts tucked inside. Recipes vary by household and region; the dough may include yogurt as well as flour and fat, and the finished pieces are soaked in syrup.
The outside is lightly crisp, while the centre stays tender and nutty. In Turkey it is commonly served at room temperature with tea, especially when hosting guests or celebrating holidays; Turkish communities elsewhere enjoy it in much the same way. It is a rich, energy-dense sweet, with about 370 calories per 100 g. A small piece makes a satisfying accompaniment to unsweetened tea if you want to keep the serving modest.
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
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.31g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.59g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.98g
Omega 6:3 ratio 22:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (22:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.