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Syrupy Turkish dessert, enriched with tahini, traditional
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 piece (medium) of Kemal Paşa dessert with tahini (80 g) has 252 calories. That works out to 315 calories per 100 g. It contains 43.2 g of carbs, 4.2 g of protein, 6.8 g of fat and 1.4 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 12% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 70 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 2 piece (medium) · 80 g
252
KCAL / 80G
Carbs
43.2g
· 16% DV
Protein
4.2g
· 8% DV
Fat
6.8g
· 9% DV
Fiber
1.4g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 69% · Protein 7% · Fat 24%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 252 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.8 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.96 g | 5% |
| Trans fat | 0.01 g | |
| Sodium | 96 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 43.2 g | 16% |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Protein | 4.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 piece (medium) | 80 g | 252 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 40 g | 126 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 60 g | 189 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 315 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 315 kcal |
| 3 piece (large) | 120 g | 378 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 473 kcal |
| 4 piece (jumbo) | 160 g | 504 kcal |
Calculated from 315 calories per 100 g.
Kemal Paşa dessert with tahini is a Turkish syrup-soaked pastry topped with tahini. The base dessert is made from small baked dough pieces, traditionally associated with Mustafakemalpaşa in Bursa; tahini adds a rich, toasted flavor.
To make Kemal Paşa dessert with tahini, soften the small pastries in syrup according to their cooking instructions, then arrange them on a serving plate. Drizzle tahini over them just before serving; crushed walnuts are a common optional topping.
Kemal Paşa dessert with tahini is based on Kemal Paşa dessert from Mustafakemalpaşa, a district of Bursa, Turkey. Tahini is a topping variation; the region’s best-known version is the small pastry cooked or softened in syrup.
Yes, Kemal Paşa dessert with tahini is easy to make with packaged dried Kemal Paşa pastries. Prepare them in syrup using the packet directions, transfer them to a dish, and drizzle tahini over the top before serving.
Kemal Paşa dessert with tahini has tahini drizzled over the syrup-soaked pastries, while the plain version does not. The pastry and syrup are otherwise the same; tahini adds a nutty, slightly bitter contrast to the sweetness.
Kemal Paşa dessert with tahini can be served warm, at room temperature, or chilled. Add the tahini after plating; if serving it cold, drizzle the tahini on shortly beforehand so it stays distinct on top.
Add tahini to Kemal Paşa dessert with tahini after the pastries have softened in syrup and been plated. Drizzling it on at the end preserves its toasted flavor and keeps it from blending completely into the syrup.
Keep leftover Kemal Paşa dessert with tahini covered in the refrigerator. For the best texture, store the syrup-soaked pastries separately from the tahini and add the topping to each portion just before eating.
Kemal Paşa dessert with tahini can fall apart if its pastries are stirred roughly or cooked in syrup longer than their instructions require. Handle them gently and remove them once softened; packaged and homemade versions may need different cooking times.
Turkish tea or unsweetened Turkish coffee pairs well with Kemal Paşa dessert with tahini. Crushed walnuts are a familiar topping, and a little kaymak can be served alongside for a richer Turkish-style presentation.
Vitamins
B1
0.05mg · 4% DV
Biotin
0.96µg · 3% DV
Vitamin E
0.48mg · 3% DV
B5
0.14mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.1mg · 11% DV
Phosphorus
56mg · 8% DV
Manganese
0.14mg · 6% DV
Calcium
54mg · 5% DV
Sodium
96mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
72mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Kemal Paşa dessert with tahini is a syrup-soaked Turkish sweet associated with Mustafakemalpaşa, in Bursa. Small cheese-based dough pieces are baked, softened in syrup and finished with tahini poured over the top.
The pieces become tender and moist, while tahini brings a toasted, gently bitter contrast to the sweetness. In Turkey, it is commonly served after a meal, sometimes alongside tea; elsewhere, it works well as a shareable dessert with coffee or tea. It is carbohydrate-rich and energy-dense, with tahini adding some fat and protein. For a lighter serving, use less syrup and keep the portion modest.
Low
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Low
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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
✓ 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
0.96g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.24g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.48g
Omega 6:3 ratio 29.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (29.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.