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Traditional Turkish milk-based dessert with caramelized bottom
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Kazandibi dessert (120 g) has 168 calories. That works out to 140 calories per 100 g. It contains 31.8 g of carbs, 3.8 g of protein, 3 g of fat and 0.1 g of fiber. Its 108 mg of Phosphorus covers 15% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 120 g
168
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
31.8g
· 12% DV
Protein
3.8g
· 8% DV
Fat
3g
· 4% DV
Fiber
0.1g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 75% · Protein 9% · Fat 16%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 168 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.8 g | 9% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 48 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 31.8 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% |
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) | 120 g | 168 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 112 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 140 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 100 g | 140 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 150 g | 210 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 252 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 200 g | 280 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 240 g | 336 kcal |
Calculated from 140 calories per 100 g.
Kazandibi dessert is a traditional Turkish milk pudding with a browned, caramelized underside. It is chilled, then turned out so the darkened base faces up, giving it a distinctive toasted flavor that ordinary milk pudding does not have.
The bottom of Kazandibi dessert is deliberately browned to create its signature caramelized layer and lightly smoky taste. It should be deeply golden to brown, not blackened; a scorched layer can make the pudding bitter.
Traditional Kazandibi dessert is made from tavuk göğsü pudding, which can contain finely shredded chicken breast. Many modern recipes leave the chicken out, so the name alone does not tell you whether a particular version contains it.
Kazandibi dessert is made by cooking a milk pudding, spreading it over a buttered tray whose base has been caramelized, and chilling it until set. The pudding is then cut and turned over so the browned underside is visible.
Tavuk göğsü is a Turkish milk pudding traditionally made with finely shredded chicken breast, while Kazandibi is the browned-bottom, turned-out version of that pudding. Both are also commonly made without chicken in modern recipes.
Kazandibi dessert is part of Turkish cuisine and is associated with Ottoman palace cooking, with a strong tradition in Istanbul. Its name means “bottom of the pot,” referring to the caramelized layer formed during cooking.
Serve Kazandibi dessert chilled, with its caramelized underside facing up. Chilling helps it hold its shape when sliced, and the browned layer is the defining part of the dessert rather than a topping to scrape off.
Yes, Kazandibi dessert can be made without chicken, and many contemporary recipes use a plain milk pudding base. The classic connection is to tavuk göğsü, but the characteristic browned bottom comes from the cooking method, not from the chicken.
Kazandibi dessert keeps for about 2–3 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Because it is a milk-based pudding, refrigerate it promptly and discard it if it develops an off smell or an unusual texture.
Yes, Kazandibi dessert can be frozen, but its texture may suffer: the pudding can turn watery or grainy as it thaws, and the caramelized surface can soften. Refrigerating it and eating it fresh usually gives a better result.
Vitamins
B12
0.24µg · 10% DV
B2
0.11mg · 8% DV
B5
0.36mg · 7% DV
Biotin
1.8µg · 6% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
108mg · 15% DV
Calcium
132mg · 13% DV
Iodine
8.4µg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
168mg · 5% DV
Sodium
48mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Kazandibi dessert is a traditional Turkish milk pudding, usually made with milk, sugar and a starch or rice-flour thickener. It is cooked so that the underside browns against the pan, then chilled and served with that caramelised layer facing up. The dessert is associated with Istanbul and Ottoman cuisine.
Its top is smooth and creamy, while the browned base brings a gently smoky, caramel-like flavour and a firmer bite. In Turkey it is commonly served cold after a meal or alongside tea; elsewhere, it also makes an easy dessert with coffee. It is mainly a source of carbohydrates, with comparatively little protein. A modest slice suits those who want something sweet without a heavy finish, and fresh fruit can make a pleasant accompaniment.
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
1.8g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.72g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.12g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.