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Traditional syrup-soaked shredded pastry dessert with kaymak
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Tel kadayif with kaymak (120 g) has 458 calories. That works out to 382 calories per 100 g. It contains 57.4 g of carbs, 7.3 g of protein, 22.7 g of fat and 1.9 g of fiber. Its 170.4 µg of Vitamin A covers 19% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 120 g
458
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
57.4g
· 21% DV
Protein
7.3g
· 15% DV
Fat
22.7g
· 29% 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 50% · Protein 6% · Fat 44%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 458 kcal | |
| Total fat | 22.7 g | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 10.92 g | 55% |
| Trans fat | 0.26 g | |
| Sodium | 182 mg | 8% |
| Total carbohydrate | 57.4 g | 21% |
| Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% |
| Protein | 7.3 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 serving (medium) | 120 g | 458 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 60 g | 229 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 90 g | 344 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 382 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 140 g | 535 kcal |
| 1 cup (shredded) | 150 g | 573 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 688 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 180 g | 688 kcal |
Calculated from 382 calories per 100 g.
Tel kadayif with kaymak is a Turkish dessert made from fine, shredded pastry, baked until golden, soaked in syrup and served with kaymak, a rich clotted cream. Depending on the recipe, the kaymak may be layered inside or added on top.
To make tel kadayif with kaymak, loosen the shredded pastry with melted butter, layer it in a pan with kaymak in the middle, and bake until golden. Pour syrup over the hot pastry, then add extra kaymak when serving if desired.
No. Tel kadayif with kaymak is filled or topped with clotted cream, while kunefe is most often made with a stretchy, unsalted cheese between layers of shredded pastry. Both are syrup-soaked desserts, but the filling and usual cooking method differ.
A common method is to pour cooled syrup over freshly baked, hot tel kadayif with kaymak. The temperature contrast helps the pastry absorb the syrup while retaining more texture; follow the method in your recipe if it specifies otherwise.
Tel kadayif with kaymak is served in portions, often with a spoonful of kaymak on top or tucked between pastry layers. It can be eaten slightly warm or at room temperature; letting it cool briefly helps keep the kaymak from melting away.
Store leftover tel kadayif with kaymak covered in the refrigerator because it contains dairy. The pastry will soften as it sits in syrup, so it is best eaten fresh; avoid leaving it out for an extended time.
Yes, tel kadayif with kaymak can be frozen, though thawing may soften the pastry and alter the kaymak’s texture. Wrap portions airtight, thaw them in the refrigerator, and expect a less crisp result than when freshly made.
You can bake and syrup the kadayif ahead, then add the kaymak close to serving time. This keeps the cream fresher and avoids making the pastry soggier than necessary; refrigerate any portion that already has kaymak on it.
Kaymak adds a rich, creamy contrast to the crisp, syrup-soaked strands of tel kadayif. It is a clotted cream traditionally made by gently heating milk and collecting the thick layer that forms on its surface.
People with diabetes should account for tel kadayif with kaymak as a syrup-sweetened dessert that can raise blood glucose. Whether a portion fits an individual meal plan depends on their glucose targets and treatment, so they can ask their clinician or dietitian.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
170.4µg · 19% DV
B12
0.34µg · 14% DV
B2
0.17mg · 13% DV
Biotin
3.72µg · 12% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
115mg · 16% DV
Selenium
8.64µg · 16% DV
Calcium
142mg · 14% DV
Manganese
0.25mg · 11% DV
Sodium
182mg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
154mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Tel kadayif with kaymak is a Turkish dessert made from fine strands of shredded pastry, browned and soaked in syrup, with kaymak—a rich, clotted cream—inside or on top. Recipes vary: some are baked in a tray with the cream added before serving, while others use it as a finishing layer.
The pastry is crisp at the edges and tender beneath the syrup, balanced by kaymak’s cool, creamy richness. In Turkey it is often served after a meal or brought out for guests and celebrations, with Turkish coffee or tea. Outside Turkey, it works well as a sharing dessert after a meal; serve it in modest portions, since it is energy-dense and rich in both carbohydrates and fat. Unsweetened tea or coffee makes a good, less-sweet accompaniment.
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Low
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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
10.92g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.96g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.8g
Omega 6:3 ratio 28.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (28.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.