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Syrupy, cheese-based Turkish dessert
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
3 piece (medium) of Kemalpaşa Dessert (90 g) has 252 calories. That works out to 280 calories per 100 g. It contains 54 g of carbs, 3.8 g of protein, 2.5 g of fat and 0.6 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 7% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 75 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Kemalpaşa Dessert comes from the Mustafakemalpaşa district of Bursa, Turkey. Small rounds of cheese-based dough are baked, then soaked in syrup until they turn glossy and absorb the sweetness. They become tender and porous, with a lightly chewy bite. It is commonly served after a meal, often with kaymak, a thick clotted cream; in Turkey, it may also appear alongside tea when guests visit. The syrup makes this a carbohydrate-rich sweet, while its cheese base contributes a modest amount of protein. For a lighter finish, serve a small portion and use just a little kaymak, or enjoy it plain with unsweetened tea or coffee.
Selected: 100 g
280
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
60g
· 22% DV
Protein
4.2g
· 8% DV
Fat
2.8g
· 4% DV
Fiber
0.7g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 85% · Protein 6% · Fat 9%
Vitamins
B2
0.07mg · 5% DV
B12
0.13µg · 5% DV
B5
0.18mg · 4% DV
Biotin
1.2µg · 4% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
55mg · 8% DV
Calcium
65mg · 7% DV
Iron
1mg · 6% DV
Sodium
120mg · 5% 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 280 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
1.4g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.8g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.15g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6:1).
Kemalpaşa Dessert is made from small pieces of cheese-based dough that are cooked in syrup. Traditional dough uses fresh, unsalted cheese along with ingredients such as flour and semolina, giving the pieces a soft, porous texture.
Kemalpaşa Dessert comes from the Mustafakemalpaşa district of Bursa, Turkey, which gives the sweet its name. It is known for small cheese-dough pieces soaked in syrup and is often served with kaymak.
Packaged Kemalpaşa Dessert is usually cooked by adding the dry pieces to simmering syrup. Let them soften and swell without stirring vigorously, and follow the package directions because cooking times can vary between products.
Kemalpaşa Dessert can fall apart if it is overcooked or stirred roughly in the syrup. Add the pieces gently, keep the heat controlled, and avoid repeatedly turning them once they have softened.
Kemalpaşa Dessert traditionally uses fresh, unsalted cheese in its dough. A salty or strongly flavoured cheese can overwhelm the syrup and alter the mild, tender character that distinguishes this Turkish sweet.
Kemalpaşa Dessert is commonly served with kaymak, a rich Turkish clotted cream. The cool, creamy topping balances the syrup-soaked pieces; plain ice cream is another popular accompaniment when kaymak is unavailable.
Yes, Kemalpaşa Dessert is a cheese-based sweet, not simply a syrup-soaked flour pastry. The cheese is mixed into the dough, where it contributes to the pieces’ soft texture and characteristic flavour.
The syrup for Kemalpaşa Dessert should stay fluid enough for the dough pieces to absorb it as they cook. If it becomes very thick, the outside may get sticky before the centers soften; keep an eye on the consistency.
Store leftover Kemalpaşa Dessert with its syrup in a covered container in the refrigerator. Add kaymak only when serving, and use a clean utensil when taking portions so the remaining dessert stays in good condition.
You can freeze Kemalpaşa Dessert, but thawing may change its soft texture and syrup. For the best result, serve it freshly prepared; if freezing leftovers, pack them airtight without the kaymak topping.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.