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Traditional syrup-soaked milk-based soft dessert
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Yeni Gelin Dessert (120 g) has 342 calories. That works out to 285 calories per 100 g. It contains 47.8 g of carbs, 6.2 g of protein, 13.9 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 129.6 mg of Phosphorus covers 19% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 120 g
342
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
47.8g
· 17% DV
Protein
6.2g
· 12% DV
Fat
13.9g
· 18% DV
Fiber
1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 56% · Protein 7% · Fat 37%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 342 kcal | |
| Total fat | 13.9 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 6.12 g | 31% |
| Trans fat | 0.14 g | |
| Sodium | 142 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrate | 47.8 g | 17% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 6.2 g | 12% |
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 | 342 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 70 g | 200 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 70 g | 200 kcal |
| 1 serving (mini) | 90 g | 257 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 285 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 140 g | 399 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 428 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 170 g | 485 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 240 g | 684 kcal |
Calculated from 285 calories per 100 g.
Yeni Gelin dessert is a soft Turkish cake dessert soaked with a milk-based syrup and usually finished with a creamy topping. Its name means “new bride dessert,” but recipes vary and it is not one fixed, formally standardized recipe.
You make Yeni Gelin dessert by baking a soft cake base, soaking it with milk-based syrup, and adding a creamy layer on top. Let it chill before serving so the cake absorbs the syrup and the layers hold together.
Yeni Gelin dessert usually includes cake, milk-based syrup, and a creamy topping. Recipes may use whipped cream, custard, or coconut as well, so check the particular recipe rather than expecting one universally fixed ingredient list.
The exact origin of Yeni Gelin dessert’s name is not firmly documented. The name does not establish that it belongs to a specific wedding custom; it is commonly used for this soft, milk-syrup-soaked homemade dessert.
No, Yeni Gelin dessert is not the same as trileçe. Both can be soft, milk-soaked cakes, but trileçe is characteristically made with three milks, while Yeni Gelin dessert is commonly described with milk-based syrup and a creamy topping.
Yeni Gelin dessert may not absorb its syrup if the cake is too dense or the syrup is poured on unevenly. Add the syrup gradually across the surface, then chill the dessert long enough for the cake to take it in.
Yes, you can make Yeni Gelin dessert ahead of time. Chilling gives the milk-based syrup time to soak into the cake, and the dessert is often easier to portion once cool; cover it while it rests in the refrigerator.
Store Yeni Gelin dessert covered in the refrigerator because its milk-based syrup and creamy topping are perishable. Keep it chilled between servings, and avoid leaving the whole tray out while guests serve themselves.
Freezing Yeni Gelin dessert is not ideal because thawing can make the soaked cake and creamy topping watery or change their texture. Refrigerate it instead and enjoy it while the layers still have their intended soft consistency.
Serve Yeni Gelin dessert in small pieces with unsweetened Turkish tea or coffee. The warm drink balances the dessert’s sweet, milky richness, and the cake is usually substantial enough to serve on its own rather than with another rich dessert.
Vitamins
B12
0.26µg · 11% DV
Vitamin A
93.6µg · 10% DV
B2
0.13mg · 10% DV
Biotin
2.52µg · 8% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
130mg · 19% DV
Selenium
8.16µg · 15% DV
Calcium
110mg · 11% DV
Copper
0.06mg · 7% DV
Sodium
142mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
151mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Yeni Gelin Dessert is a Turkish syrup-soaked dessert with a soft, milk-based character. Recipes vary, but it is commonly made with a tender cake-like base soaked in a sweet milk syrup, sometimes finished with cream or coconut. The result is moist and delicate, with sweetness balanced by a gentle milky flavour. In Turkey it is usually served chilled or well rested, after a meal or alongside tea; elsewhere, it works just as well as a small dessert with coffee. It is mainly a source of carbohydrates, with comparatively little protein. A modest slice is a good choice when you want to enjoy something sweet without making dessert the centre of the meal.
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
6.12g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.08g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.08g
Omega 6:3 ratio 24.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (24.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.