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Traditional dessert with walnuts, cheese, and syrup
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Walnut cheese dessert (60 g) has 204 calories. That works out to 340 calories per 100 g. It contains 20.4 g of carbs, 4.3 g of protein, 12 g of fat and 1.1 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 19% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 60 g
204
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
20.4g
· 7% DV
Protein
4.3g
· 9% DV
Fat
12g
· 15% DV
Fiber
1.1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 39% · Protein 8% · Fat 53%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 204 kcal | |
| Total fat | 12 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 3.48 g | 17% |
| Trans fat | 0.06 g | |
| Sodium | 108 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 20.4 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 4.3 g | 9% |
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) | 60 g | 204 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 40 g | 136 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 50 g | 170 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 80 g | 272 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 90 g | 306 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 340 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 340 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 120 g | 408 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 510 kcal |
Calculated from 340 calories per 100 g.
Walnut cheese dessert is a syrup-sweetened dessert made with cheese and walnuts. Recipes vary in texture and preparation, so the name can refer to versions that are baked or assembled in layers rather than to one single fixed recipe.
You make walnut cheese dessert by combining cheese and walnuts, cooking or baking the mixture as the recipe directs, and adding syrup. Drain very wet cheese first; excess moisture can make the finished dessert soft or watery.
A mild, fresh cheese is generally a good choice for walnut cheese dessert. Strongly flavored or salty cheese can overwhelm the walnuts and syrup, so taste the cheese first and soak or drain it if the recipe calls for it.
No, walnut cheese dessert is not automatically the same as künefe. Künefe is defined by shredded kadayıf pastry cooked with cheese, while walnut cheese dessert centers on walnuts and cheese; some recipes may share ingredients but differ in structure.
There is no single origin that can be assigned to every version called walnut cheese dessert. Recipes can be local or family variations, so the ingredients and method are more reliable clues than the English name alone.
Walnut cheese dessert can be served warm or at room temperature, depending on its recipe. Warm versions make the cheese softer and the syrup more noticeable, while chilling firms the texture; follow the serving instructions for your particular version.
Walnut cheese dessert often turns watery when the cheese contains too much moisture or the syrup has not been absorbed. Drain the cheese well before cooking, and give the finished dessert time to rest according to the recipe.
Yes, you can usually prepare walnut cheese dessert ahead and chill it until serving. Add any final walnut topping shortly before serving so it stays crisp, and keep the dessert covered because its cheese filling can absorb fridge odors.
Walnut cheese dessert is best kept covered in the refrigerator because it contains cheese. Use it within a few days for the best texture, and discard it if it has been left out for an extended period or shows signs of spoilage.
Walnut cheese dessert can be frozen, but its texture may change when thawed: cheese can become grainy and syrup can separate. Freeze it in a sealed portion, then thaw it in the refrigerator and expect a softer result than when freshly made.
Vitamins
B12
0.3µg · 13% DV
B2
0.11mg · 8% DV
Biotin
2.1µg · 7% DV
Vitamin A
45µg · 5% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.17mg · 19% DV
Manganese
0.42mg · 18% DV
Phosphorus
66mg · 9% DV
Calcium
72mg · 7% DV
Sodium
108mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
102mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 204 calories in 1 piece (medium) (60 g):
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Walnut cheese dessert brings together cheese, walnuts and syrup in a traditional Turkish sweet. Recipes vary in the type of cheese and in the finished texture, while the walnuts add a toasted, crunchy contrast to the soft, syrup-soaked base.
Rich and sweet, with a subtle savoury note from the cheese, it is usually served after a meal or on special occasions, often alongside tea or Turkish coffee. It may be enjoyed warm or at room temperature, depending on the recipe. Cheese and walnuts contribute some protein and fat, while the syrup makes it an energy-dense dessert. A smaller piece, served without extra syrup, is a simple way to keep the portion lighter.
Medium
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
3.48g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.36g
POLYUNSATURATED
5.52g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.