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Traditional dessert with thin pastry, pistachios, sugar, and clotted cream
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Kilis katmer dessert (90 g) has 369 calories. That works out to 410 calories per 100 g. It contains 42.3 g of carbs, 5.6 g of protein, 19.8 g of fat and 1.9 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 23% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 90 g
369
KCAL / 90G
Carbs
42.3g
· 15% DV
Protein
5.6g
· 11% DV
Fat
19.8g
· 25% DV
Fiber
1.9g
· 7% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 46% · Protein 6% · Fat 48%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 369 kcal | |
| Total fat | 19.8 g | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 7.65 g | 38% |
| Trans fat | 0.09 g | |
| Sodium | 162 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrate | 42.3 g | 15% |
| Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% |
| Protein | 5.6 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 piece (medium) | 90 g | 369 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 30 g | 123 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 45 g | 185 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 45 g | 185 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 60 g | 246 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 410 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 410 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 130 g | 533 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 615 kcal |
Calculated from 410 calories per 100 g.
Kilis katmer dessert is made with thin pastry filled with clotted cream, pistachios and sugar. The pastry is folded and cooked until crisp, while the filling stays soft; recipes may vary in the amount of each ingredient.
Kilis katmer dessert comes from Kilis, a city in southeastern Turkey. Its use of thin pastry, clotted cream and pistachios reflects the region’s well-known tradition of rich, layered sweets.
Kilis katmer dessert is traditionally assembled with a thin sheet of dough, folded around its filling, then cooked until the pastry is crisp. The exact method and shape can differ between local cooks and bakeries.
No, they are related regional katmer sweets, but they are not necessarily made or served the same way. Dough, folding style and presentation can vary by city and bakery, so there is no single rule that distinguishes every version.
Kilis katmer dessert is usually served warm or at room temperature, often soon after cooking so the pastry remains crisp. Pistachios may also be sprinkled on top, though the garnish and presentation vary.
Yes, you can use a thick, unsweetened cream as a substitute, but the result will not have quite the same richness or texture. Avoid watery fillings, which can make the thin pastry soggy.
Yes, Kilis katmer dessert can be eaten for breakfast, although it is a rich sweet rather than an everyday savoury breakfast food. Katmer is especially associated with breakfast in nearby Gaziantep, while Kilis katmer is also served as dessert.
Store leftover Kilis katmer dessert in a covered container in the refrigerator. The pastry will soften as it sits, so reheat it briefly in a pan or oven before serving to bring back some crispness.
Yes, Kilis katmer dessert can be frozen, though the pastry may lose some crispness after thawing. Wrap it airtight, thaw it in the refrigerator and warm it in a pan or oven before serving.
Kilis katmer dessert is folded to enclose the clotted cream, sugar and pistachios within its thin pastry. This keeps the filling in place during cooking and creates the layered, crisp exterior associated with katmer.
Vitamins
B2
0.16mg · 12% DV
Vitamin E
1.53mg · 10% DV
B12
0.23µg · 10% DV
Vitamin A
81µg · 9% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.21mg · 23% DV
Manganese
0.32mg · 14% DV
Phosphorus
86mg · 12% DV
Selenium
4.5µg · 8% DV
Sodium
162mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
153mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Kilis katmer dessert is a regional sweet from Kilis in southeastern Türkiye, made by layering very thin pastry with clotted cream, pistachios and sugar. Baking gives the pastry crisp edges while the filling stays soft and rich. The pistachios bring a fragrant, lightly nutty taste against the sweetness of the cream and dough.
In Türkiye it is served as a dessert or alongside tea, though katmer pastries are also enjoyed at breakfast in some parts of the country. With pastry, cream and sugar at its centre, it is energy-dense; pistachios contribute some protein and fibre. At 410 calories per 100 g, a smaller piece or sharing one makes a practical choice, especially after a substantial 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.
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
7.65g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.38g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.98g
Omega 6:3 ratio 33.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (33.8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.