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Classic Turkish semolina milk dessert with syrup
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Queen dessert (90 g) has 189 calories. That works out to 210 calories per 100 g. It contains 34.2 g of carbs, 3.8 g of protein, 4.7 g of fat and 0.5 g of fiber. Its 63 mg of Phosphorus covers 9% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 90 g
189
KCAL / 90G
Carbs
34.2g
· 12% DV
Protein
3.8g
· 8% DV
Fat
4.7g
· 6% DV
Fiber
0.5g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 70% · Protein 8% · Fat 22%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 189 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.7 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 2.52 g | 13% |
| Trans fat | 0.03 g | |
| Sodium | 50 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 34.2 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% |
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 | 189 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 60 g | 126 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 70 g | 147 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 210 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 210 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 110 g | 231 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 130 g | 273 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 315 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 180 g | 378 kcal |
Calculated from 210 calories per 100 g.
Queen dessert is a Turkish semolina sweet made with milk and syrup. Recipes vary, but it is generally served after the semolina mixture has absorbed the syrup and the dessert has had time to set.
Queen dessert is made by preparing a semolina mixture with milk, then combining it with syrup. Recipes differ on whether the mixture is cooked on the stove or baked, so follow the method and sequence in the recipe you choose.
Queen dessert may absorb syrup poorly if the dessert and syrup are at unsuitable temperatures, or if the syrup is added too quickly. Add it as directed in your recipe and let the dessert rest before serving so the liquid can distribute.
Queen dessert is usually served chilled or at room temperature after it has absorbed the syrup and set. Cooling also makes it easier to cut into neat portions.
Yes, Queen dessert can be made ahead and chilled until serving. Preparing it in advance gives the semolina time to set and the syrup time to spread through the dessert.
Store leftover Queen dessert covered in the refrigerator and eat it within about three days. Because it is a milk-based dessert, do not leave it sitting at room temperature for an extended period.
Yes, Queen dessert can be frozen, but its syrupy, milk-based texture may turn softer or watery after thawing. Freeze portions in an airtight container and thaw them in the refrigerator.
Queen dessert tastes sweet and milky, with a distinct semolina texture and syrup-soaked finish. Its exact richness and firmness vary between recipes, especially depending on how the semolina mixture is prepared.
Serve Queen dessert with unsweetened tea or black coffee; their slight bitterness balances the syrupy sweetness. Small portions work well after a meal, since the dessert is rich and sweet.
Use less syrup and serve smaller portions to make Queen dessert lighter while keeping its characteristic flavor. Reducing the sugar in the syrup gradually is more reliable than leaving it out altogether, which can change the dessert’s taste and texture.
Vitamins
B2
0.1mg · 8% DV
B12
0.16µg · 7% DV
Vitamin A
40.5µg · 5% DV
B5
0.23mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
63mg · 9% DV
Calcium
81mg · 8% DV
Selenium
2.25µg · 4% DV
Copper
0.04mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
77mg · 2% DV
Sodium
50mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Queen dessert is a Turkish-style semolina sweet made with milk and finished with syrup. Depending on the recipe, it is baked before the syrup is added, giving it a tender, moist texture that sits between a soft cake and a pudding.
It is usually cut into portions and served after a meal, often cool or at room temperature; tea or coffee makes a natural accompaniment. Its energy comes mainly from carbohydrates, while protein is modest and fibre is low. If you prefer a less-heavy dessert, have a smaller slice and pair it with unsweetened tea or coffee.
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.
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
2.52g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.35g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.27g
Omega 6:3 ratio 11:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (11:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.