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Traditional Turkish milk pudding with almonds
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 bottle (small) of Keşkül dessert (150 g) has 218 calories. That works out to 145 calories per 100 g. It contains 30.6 g of carbs, 5.7 g of protein, 8.4 g of fat and 0.9 g of fiber. Its 144 mg of Phosphorus covers 21% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 52 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 bottle (small) · 150 g
218
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
30.6g
· 11% DV
Protein
5.7g
· 11% DV
Fat
8.4g
· 11% DV
Fiber
0.9g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 55% · Protein 10% · Fat 35%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 218 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.4 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 4.35 g | 22% |
| Trans fat | 0.12 g | |
| Sodium | 78 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 30.6 g | 11% |
| Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% |
| Protein | 5.7 g | 11% |
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 bottle (small) | 150 g | 218 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (mini) | 20 g | 29 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 116 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 145 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 120 g | 174 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 261 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 319 kcal |
Calculated from 145 calories per 100 g.
Keşkül dessert is a traditional Turkish milk pudding flavored with almonds. It is spoonable and usually served chilled, with a smooth, softly set texture and a distinctive nutty taste.
Keşkül dessert is typically made with milk, sugar, ground almonds, and a thickener such as starch or rice flour. Recipes vary, and cooks often finish it with sliced almonds or pistachios.
To make Keşkül dessert, whisk ground almonds, sugar, and starch into milk, then cook while stirring until the mixture thickens. Pour it into serving dishes and chill. Mixing the starch with cold milk first helps prevent lumps.
Keşkül dessert is distinguished by its ground almonds, which give it a nutty flavor and a slightly different texture from plain muhallebi. Muhallebi is generally a simpler milk pudding, while almond is central to most keşkül recipes.
Keşkül dessert belongs to Turkish culinary tradition and is often associated with Ottoman-era cuisine. Its name is commonly linked to the keşkül bowl carried by dervishes, though the story is part of culinary lore rather than a confirmed origin record.
Keşkül dessert is usually served cold. Let it cool after cooking, then chill it until set; this improves its spoonable texture and lets the almond flavor come through clearly.
Yes, you can make Keşkül dessert without almonds, but it will lose the flavor that defines the pudding. Without them, it is closer to a plain milk pudding; a little sliced almond on top can restore some of the characteristic taste.
Keşkül dessert can stay runny if it has not cooked long enough, while too much starch can make it overly thick. Stir continuously as it cooks and stop once it has thickened, keeping in mind that chilling will firm it further.
Keşkül dessert keeps for about 2–3 days in the refrigerator when covered. Because it is milk-based, refrigerate it after cooling rather than leaving it at room temperature for an extended time.
Freezing Keşkül dessert is not recommended because thawing can make its milk-based texture separate or turn grainy. For the best consistency, keep it chilled in the refrigerator and enjoy it within a few days.
Vitamins
B12
0.42µg · 18% DV
B2
0.21mg · 16% DV
B5
0.48mg · 10% DV
Biotin
2.7µg · 9% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
144mg · 21% DV
Calcium
177mg · 18% DV
Copper
0.08mg · 9% DV
Iodine
12µg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
234mg · 7% DV
Sodium
78mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Keşkül dessert is a Turkish milk pudding traditionally flavoured with almonds, with roots often associated with Ottoman cooking. Milk is thickened with a starch or rice flour and sweetened; recipes may also include coconut or other nut garnishes. It is a familiar choice in Turkish pastry shops and home kitchens.
Served chilled, it has a smooth, soft texture and a gentle almond flavour rather than the richness of a baked custard. In Turkey it is commonly eaten after a meal, often topped with pistachios or coconut. Its milk and sugar make it an energy-providing sweet; it contains 145 kcal per 100 g. A small serving works well after a meal, and unsweetened tea or coffee balances its sweetness.
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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
4.35g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.4g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.75g
Omega 6:3 ratio 21:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (21:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.