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Traditional Turkish Kemalpaşa dessert topped with tahini, syrup-soaked and soft.
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
2 piece (medium) of Kemalpaşa Dessert with Tahini (80 g) has 256 calories. That works out to 320 calories per 100 g. It contains 44 g of carbs, 4.2 g of protein, 7.6 g of fat and 1.7 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 16% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 70 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Kemalpaşa Dessert with Tahini is a Turkish variation of the small, cheese-based pastries associated with Mustafakemalpaşa in Bursa. The pastries are soaked in syrup until soft, then finished with tahini; chopped walnuts are a natural addition.
Their porous, tender texture holds plenty of syrup, while tahini lends a pleasantly nutty, slightly bitter contrast. In Turkey, they’re commonly served after a meal or with tea, and the tahini-topped version is especially good with walnuts. The dessert is largely carbohydrate-rich because of its syrup and pastry. For a lighter serving, use a modest drizzle of tahini and skip richer toppings such as clotted cream.
Selected: 100 g
320
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
55g
· 20% DV
Protein
5.2g
· 10% DV
Fat
9.5g
· 12% DV
Fiber
2.1g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 67% · Protein 6% · Fat 27%
Vitamins
Biotin
2.2µg · 7% DV
B1
0.07mg · 6% DV
Vitamin E
0.7mg · 5% DV
B2
0.05mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
85mg · 12% DV
Calcium
85mg · 9% DV
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
Magnesium
35mg · 8% 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.
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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
1.6g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 21.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (21.5:1).
Kemalpaşa Dessert with Tahini is a Turkish syrup-soaked sweet made by topping soft Kemalpaşa pastries with tahini. Chopped walnuts are a common addition, bringing a crunchy contrast to the tender, glossy pastries and their sweet syrup.
Yes, traditional Kemalpaşa pastries are made with cheese in the dough, along with ingredients such as flour and eggs. Tahini is added on top after the pastries are cooked in syrup; it is not what gives the pastry its cheese-based character.
Kemalpaşa Dessert with Tahini is based on Kemalpaşa dessert, a regional sweet associated with Mustafakemalpaşa in Bursa, Türkiye. The tahini topping is a way of serving the syrup-soaked pastries rather than a separate origin tradition.
You can make Kemalpaşa Dessert with Tahini with ready-made Kemalpaşa pastries. Prepare the syrup and soften the pastries according to the package directions, arrange them on a serving plate, then drizzle with tahini and add walnuts if desired.
Tahini gives Kemalpaşa Dessert with Tahini a nutty, slightly toasted flavor that contrasts with the sweet syrup. It also makes the topping richer and more substantial; walnuts are often added for extra crunch.
To keep Kemalpaşa Dessert with Tahini from becoming overly soft, cook the pastries only until they absorb the syrup and follow the package directions if using a ready-made product. Avoid leaving them in hot syrup longer than needed, and drizzle on the tahini just before serving.
You can serve Kemalpaşa Dessert with Tahini without walnuts or choose another finely chopped nut as a crunchy topping. The pastries and tahini are the defining combination, so extra toppings are optional rather than necessary.
Kemalpaşa Dessert with Tahini is usually served at room temperature or slightly warm, rather than very hot. Let the syrup-soaked pastries cool a little before adding tahini so the topping stays distinct instead of thinning and running off.
Store leftover Kemalpaşa Dessert with Tahini in a covered container in the refrigerator. If possible, keep the tahini separate until serving; this helps preserve the topping's flavor and texture instead of letting it blend into the syrup.
People with diabetes should account for the syrup in Kemalpaşa Dessert with Tahini, which can raise blood glucose. Whether a portion fits depends on individual glucose targets and treatment, so ask your doctor or dietitian for advice specific to your plan.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.