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Traditional syrup-soaked cheese dessert
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 piece (medium) of Kemalpaşa cheese dessert (80 g) has 228 calories. That works out to 285 calories per 100 g. It contains 46.7 g of carbs, 5 g of protein, 2.5 g of fat and 0.5 g of fiber. Its 70.4 mg of Phosphorus covers 10% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 2 piece (medium) · 80 g
228
KCAL / 80G
Carbs
46.7g
· 17% DV
Protein
5g
· 10% DV
Fat
2.5g
· 3% DV
Fiber
0.5g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 81% · Protein 9% · Fat 10%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 228 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.5 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 1.12 g | 6% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 132 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrate | 46.7 g | 17% |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Protein | 5 g | 10% |
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 | 228 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 40 g | 114 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 285 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 285 kcal |
| 3 piece (large) | 120 g | 342 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 140 g | 399 kcal |
| 4 piece (extra large) | 160 g | 456 kcal |
| 6 piece (jumbo) | 240 g | 684 kcal |
Calculated from 285 calories per 100 g.
Kemalpaşa cheese dessert is a Turkish syrup-soaked sweet made from small baked pieces of dough containing cheese. It is associated with Mustafakemalpaşa in Bursa and is often sold dried, ready to be cooked in syrup.
Kemalpaşa cheese dessert is made by baking small pieces of dough prepared with cheese, flour, and eggs, then cooking them in sugar syrup. For packaged dried pieces, follow the cooking directions so they soften without breaking apart.
Kemalpaşa cheese dessert comes from the Mustafakemalpaşa district of Bursa, Türkiye, which gives the sweet its name. It is a regional specialty made with cheese-based dough and served soaked in syrup.
Cook dried Kemalpaşa cheese dessert gently in syrup until the pieces soften and absorb it. Add them according to the package directions, since the amount of liquid and cooking time can differ between products.
Kemalpaşa cheese dessert can fall apart if it is boiled too vigorously or cooked for too long. Keep the syrup at a gentle simmer, avoid frequent stirring, and remove the pieces once they have softened.
Traditional Kemalpaşa cheese dessert is made with fresh, unsalted cheese. A salty or very wet cheese can change the dough’s flavor and texture, so home recipes generally call for well-drained, mild cheese.
Kemalpaşa cheese dessert is usually served warm or chilled after it has absorbed the syrup. Kaymak, a thick Turkish clotted cream, is a classic topping; ice cream or crushed pistachios are also popular additions.
Kemalpaşa cheese dessert is commonly sold as dried pieces that need cooking in syrup before serving. Keep the unopened product in a cool, dry place, then refrigerate any pieces left after cooking.
Store leftover Kemalpaşa cheese dessert in a covered container in the refrigerator. The pieces may continue soaking up syrup as they chill, so serve them cold or warm them gently before eating.
Kemalpaşa cheese dessert is formed into small pieces and cooked in syrup, while höşmerim is typically a soft, spoonable cheese dessert cooked with semolina and sugar. They both use cheese, but their texture and preparation are different.
Vitamins
B2
0.07mg · 5% DV
Biotin
1.6µg · 5% DV
B12
0.1µg · 4% DV
B5
0.18mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
70mg · 10% DV
Selenium
4.8µg · 9% DV
Calcium
74mg · 7% DV
Sodium
132mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
62mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Kemalpaşa cheese dessert is a syrup-soaked Turkish sweet named after the Mustafakemalpaşa district of Bursa. Small rounds made with fresh cheese in the dough are baked, then simmered in syrup until they turn tender and absorb its sweetness. Packaged rounds are also commonly prepared this way at home.
It has a soft, slightly springy texture and is usually served after a meal, sometimes topped with clotted cream or ice cream. The syrup makes it carbohydrate-rich, while the cheese contributes some protein. For a lighter finish, serve a smaller piece with unsweetened tea or coffee rather than adding a rich topping.
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
1.12g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.72g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 9:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (9:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.