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Turkish semolina halva with ice cream Calories
Energy-dense sweet dessert made with semolina, fat, sugar, and ice cream
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 serving (medium) of Turkish semolina halva with ice cream (180 g) has 562 calories. That works out to 312 calories per 100 g. It contains 77 g of carbs, 9.2 g of protein, 25 g of fat and 2.5 g of fiber. Its 212.4 mg of Phosphorus covers 30% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Turkish semolina halva with ice cream Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
562
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
77g
· 28% DV
Protein
9.2g
· 18% DV
Fat
25g
· 32% DV
Fiber
2.5g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 54% · Protein 6% · Fat 40%
Turkish semolina halva with ice cream nutrition facts table · 1 serving (medium) (180 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 562 kcal | |
| Total fat | 25 g | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 12.78 g | 64% |
| Trans fat | 0.32 g | |
| Sodium | 158 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrate | 77 g | 28% |
| Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% |
| Protein | 9.2 g | 18% |
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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How Many Calories in 1 Serving of Turkish semolina halva with ice cream?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 562 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 22 g | 69 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (medium) | 66 g | 206 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 281 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 312 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 140 g | 437 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 200 g | 624 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 240 g | 749 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 300 g | 936 kcal |
Calculated from 312 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Turkish semolina halva with ice cream
What is Dondurmalı cennet çamuru?
Dondurmalı cennet çamuru is a Kilis-style Turkish dessert made with shredded kadayıf pastry, butter, pistachios and syrup, served with ice cream. Despite some English listings calling it semolina halva, its traditional base is kadayıf, not semolina.
Where does Dondurmalı cennet çamuru come from?
Dondurmalı cennet çamuru comes from Kilis, a city in southeastern Türkiye. The local cennet çamuru is made with kadayıf and pistachios, and the ice-cream version pairs the warm, syrupy dessert with a cold scoop.
What is in Dondurmalı cennet çamuru?
Dondurmalı cennet çamuru is typically made from shredded kadayıf, butter, pistachios and sugar syrup, with ice cream served on top or alongside. Home and restaurant versions can vary in sweetness, texture and how the ice cream is presented.
How is Dondurmalı cennet çamuru different from künefe?
Dondurmalı cennet çamuru is usually a syrup-soaked kadayıf and pistachio dessert, while künefe is known for its layer of melting cheese between kadayıf. Cennet çamuru does not traditionally have künefe’s cheese filling.
How is Dondurmalı cennet çamuru served?
Dondurmalı cennet çamuru is usually served warm, with a scoop of ice cream placed on top or on the side. Serving it promptly keeps the kadayıf warm while limiting how quickly the ice cream melts.
Can you make Dondurmalı cennet çamuru at home?
Yes, you can make Dondurmalı cennet çamuru at home by roasting shredded kadayıf in butter, then adding pistachios and syrup. Serve it warm with ice cream; add the ice cream only at the end so it does not melt into the pastry.
Why is Dondurmalı cennet çamuru called “paradise mud”?
Dondurmalı cennet çamuru gets its unusual name from the soft, rich, somewhat muddled appearance of the cooked kadayıf and syrup. “Cennet çamuru” is the traditional regional name; ice cream describes a way of serving it.
Can you store leftover Dondurmalı cennet çamuru?
Yes, refrigerate leftover Dondurmalı cennet çamuru in a covered container, ideally with the ice cream stored separately. The kadayıf absorbs syrup and softens as it sits, so the texture is best when freshly made.
Can you reheat Dondurmalı cennet çamuru?
Yes, warm the kadayıf portion of Dondurmalı cennet çamuru gently in a pan or microwave, then add fresh ice cream. Reheating the whole dessert with ice cream already on it will melt the scoop and make the pastry soggier.
How can you make Dondurmalı cennet çamuru less sweet?
To make Dondurmalı cennet çamuru less sweet, use less syrup and serve a smaller scoop of ice cream. Keep the kadayıf well toasted and include pistachios for flavor, rather than relying on extra syrup for richness.
Turkish semolina halva with ice cream Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B12
0.5µg · 21% DV
Vitamin A
140.4µg · 16% DV
B2
0.2mg · 15% DV
B1
0.16mg · 13% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
212mg · 30% DV
Selenium
15µg · 27% DV
Manganese
0.58mg · 25% DV
Calcium
166mg · 17% DV
Potassium ⭐
263mg · 8% DV
Sodium
158mg · 7% DV
Turkish semolina halva with ice cream Glycemic Index
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Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Turkish semolina halva with ice cream
To burn the 562 calories in 1 serving (medium) (180 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Turkish semolina halva with ice cream?
Dondurmalı cennet çamuru is a Kilis specialty: shredded kadayıf pastry is cooked with butter, then sweetened with syrup and often combined with pistachios. The ice-cream version is served with a scoop alongside or over the warm dessert; despite its English listing, it is not semolina halva.
Expect crisp, buttery strands with a soft, syrupy centre, contrasted by cold ice cream. In Turkey it is enjoyed as a dessert, often shared after a meal; plain coffee or unsweetened tea makes a good counterpoint. The pastry, syrup, fat and ice cream make it an energy-dense treat rather than an everyday snack. Choose a modest portion if you want to keep the serving lighter.
How Nutritious Is Turkish semolina halva with ice cream?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Is Turkish semolina halva with ice cream Processed?
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.
Does Turkish semolina halva with ice cream Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Turkish semolina halva with ice cream Good For?
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
Turkish semolina halva with ice cream Fat Profile
SATURATED
12.78g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.56g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.16g
Omega 6:3 ratio 22.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (22.4:1).
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