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Traditional Turkish milk pudding with almonds and tahini
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Keşkül pudding (180 g) has 263 calories. That works out to 146 calories per 100 g. It contains 33.7 g of carbs, 7.4 g of protein, 11.2 g of fat and 1.4 g of fiber. Its 185.4 mg of Phosphorus covers 26% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 52 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 180 g
263
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
33.7g
· 12% DV
Protein
7.4g
· 15% DV
Fat
11.2g
· 14% 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 51% · Protein 11% · Fat 38%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 263 kcal | |
| Total fat | 11.2 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 4.32 g | 22% |
| Trans fat | 0.14 g | |
| Sodium | 94 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 33.7 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Protein | 7.4 g | 15% |
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 cup (medium) | 180 g | 263 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (grated) | 18 g | 26 kcal |
| 1 serving (half) | 90 g | 131 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 146 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 120 g | 175 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 150 g | 219 kcal |
| 1 serving (whole) | 180 g | 263 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 220 g | 321 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 240 g | 350 kcal |
Calculated from 146 calories per 100 g.
Keşkül pudding is a traditional Turkish milk dessert, usually thickened into a smooth custard and flavored with almonds. The tahini version adds sesame paste for a richer, more distinctive taste.
To make Keşkül pudding, cook milk with sugar and a thickener until creamy, then stir in tahini and ground or finely chopped almonds. Divide it into cups and chill until set.
Keşkül pudding tastes creamy and mildly sweet, with a nutty almond flavor. Tahini gives the tahini version a deeper sesame note, so it tastes more savory and toasted than plain milk pudding.
No, Keşkül pudding is not simply another name for muhallebi. Both are milk-based Turkish desserts, but keşkül is typically associated with almonds, while tahini adds another defining flavor to this version.
Tahini is added to Keşkül pudding to bring a toasted sesame flavor and a richer mouthfeel. Stir it into the cooked pudding thoroughly so the sesame paste blends evenly instead of forming streaks.
Keşkül pudding is served chilled in individual bowls or cups. Almonds are a natural garnish, and a little cinnamon can be added; it is commonly enjoyed as a dessert after a Turkish meal.
Yes, Keşkül pudding can be thickened with another suitable starch or with flour instead of cornstarch. The texture may differ slightly, so cook the mixture while stirring until it coats a spoon.
Homemade Keşkül pudding keeps for about 2–3 days in the refrigerator when covered and chilled promptly. Keep it in individual sealed containers to protect its texture and prevent it from absorbing other food odors.
Freezing Keşkül pudding is not recommended because thawing can make the milk-based custard watery or grainy. Refrigerate it instead and serve it chilled while its texture is smooth.
Yes, you can reduce the sugar when making Keşkül pudding at home. Keep the milk and thickener proportions steady, then taste the mixture as it cooks; tahini and almonds still provide plenty of flavor.
Vitamins
B12
0.5µg · 21% DV
B2
0.22mg · 17% DV
B5
0.58mg · 12% DV
Biotin
3.24µg · 11% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
185mg · 26% DV
Calcium
212mg · 21% DV
Copper
0.16mg · 18% DV
Magnesium
43mg · 10% DV
Potassium ⭐
281mg · 8% DV
Sodium
94mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Keşkül pudding is a Turkish milk dessert with roots in Ottoman cooking. This tahini version combines the pudding’s creamy, spoonable base with almonds and tahini, giving it a mellow sweetness and a rich, gently roasted, nutty flavour. It is usually served chilled, often finished with a dusting of cinnamon or a few chopped nuts.
In Turkey, it is a familiar choice after a meal at home or in a restaurant, and it also appears in bakery and dessert-shop displays. Turkish communities abroad may serve it as a taste of home, while its simple pudding format is easy to enjoy anywhere. It is a sweet treat with some protein from its milk and nuts; a smaller bowl makes a satisfying dessert, especially after a lighter meal.
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.
Medium
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.
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
4.32g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.6g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.7g
Omega 6:3 ratio 52.2:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (52.2:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.