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An energy-dense dessert made with custard and walnuts, usually layered over a sweet, sometimes syrup-soaked base.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Selanik Dessert with Custard and Walnuts (120 g) has 378 calories. That works out to 315 calories per 100 g. It contains 51.8 g of carbs, 6.5 g of protein, 15.8 g of fat and 1.7 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 24% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 120 g
378
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
51.8g
· 19% DV
Protein
6.5g
· 13% DV
Fat
15.8g
· 20% DV
Fiber
1.7g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 55% · Protein 7% · Fat 38%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 378 kcal | |
| Total fat | 15.8 g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 5.16 g | 26% |
| Trans fat | 0.12 g | |
| Sodium | 126 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 51.8 g | 19% |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Protein | 6.5 g | 13% |
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) | 120 g | 378 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 70 g | 221 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 85 g | 268 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 315 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 120 g | 378 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 140 g | 441 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 170 g | 536 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 200 g | 630 kcal |
Calculated from 315 calories per 100 g.
Selanik Dessert with Custard and Walnuts is a layered sweet made with a base, a milk custard layer, and walnuts. Some versions use a sweet or syrup-soaked base, so the exact texture and sweetness vary between recipes.
To make Selanik Dessert with Custard and Walnuts, prepare a sweet base, spread cooked custard over it, and finish with walnuts. Let the layers cool and set before cutting; add any syrup gradually so the base does not become soggy.
The name Selanik refers to Thessaloniki, but Selanik Dessert with Custard and Walnuts does not have one universally fixed recipe or clear national origin. Versions made in Turkish homes can differ in their base, syrup, custard, and toppings.
Selanik Dessert with Custard and Walnuts can be made with different sweet bases, including cake-like or pastry-like layers. Choose one sturdy enough to hold the custard, especially if you plan to moisten it with syrup.
Yes, ready-made custard can be used in Selanik Dessert with Custard and Walnuts. Let it cool until thick enough to spread, and check its sweetness before adding extra sugar or syrup to the other layers.
Toasting the walnuts for Selanik Dessert with Custard and Walnuts is optional, but it gives them a deeper aroma and a crisper bite. Toast them gently and let them cool before scattering them over the custard.
Yes, Selanik Dessert with Custard and Walnuts is best served chilled. Refrigeration helps the custard set and makes the layers easier to slice; keep it covered so it does not absorb other refrigerator odors.
Selanik Dessert with Custard and Walnuts usually turns soggy when its base absorbs too much syrup or liquid. Add syrup sparingly and give the base time to absorb it before spreading custard on top.
Freezing Selanik Dessert with Custard and Walnuts is not ideal. The custard may separate or become watery after thawing, and the base can lose its texture; refrigerate leftovers instead.
Selanik Dessert with Custard and Walnuts generally keeps for 2–3 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Because it contains milk custard, do not leave it out for extended periods, and discard it if its smell or appearance changes.
Vitamins
B2
0.17mg · 13% DV
B12
0.3µg · 13% DV
Biotin
3µg · 10% DV
Vitamin E
1.26mg · 8% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.22mg · 24% DV
Phosphorus
126mg · 18% DV
Manganese
0.38mg · 17% DV
Selenium
6.48µg · 12% DV
Sodium
126mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
174mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Selanik dessert with custard and walnuts is a layered sweet associated with Selanik, the Turkish name for Thessaloniki. It typically has a sweet base, sometimes soaked with syrup, topped with a soft custard layer and chopped walnuts; recipes vary.
The contrast is part of its appeal: creamy and tender custard, crunchy nuts and a rich, sweet base. In Turkey and across communities familiar with Balkan-style desserts, it is often served after a meal or alongside tea; elsewhere, it also works as a sharing dessert with coffee. It is energy-dense, at 315 calories per 100 g. A modest slice with unsweetened tea or coffee makes a good pairing if you prefer to balance its sweetness.
Low
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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
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
5.16g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.8g
POLYUNSATURATED
5.04g
Omega 6:3 ratio 7.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (7.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.