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Medium 1 hr 25 min~260 kcal 2/10
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Biga Cheese Dessert
A Canakkale dessert where soft unsalted cheese dough bakes golden, then drinks in hot syrup.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 23 min📖 1 min readServes 8~320 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 28 min cook 30 min rest
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Timeline
Total 1 h 23 min- Prep25 min
- Resting/Marinating30 min
- Cooking28 min
Ingredients
8 servings
Quick:
For the dough
- 250 gr unsalted fresh cheese
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) milk
- 2 adet eggs
- 60 gr butter
- 1 paket baking powder
- 2.5 su bardağı(~500 ml) flour
For the syrup
- 3 su bardağı(~600 ml) granulated sugar
- 3 su bardağı(~600 ml) water
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) lemon juice
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Instructions
- 1
Boil the sugar and water for 12 minutes, add the lemon juice, and keep the syrup hot.
12 min12:00 - 2
Whisk the unsalted cheese and milk until smooth.
- 3
Add the eggs, melted butter, and baking powder to the cheese mixture.
- 4
Add the flour gradually and make a soft dough that is just firm enough to shape by hand.
- 5
Pinch off walnut-size pieces of dough and place them on a greased tray.
- 6
Bake the sweets at 190°C for 25 to 28 minutes, until browned.
28 min28:00 - 7
Pour the hot syrup over the sweets as soon as they come out of the oven.
- 8
Rest for 30 minutes, until the syrup is absorbed, then serve.
30 min30:00
💡 Tip: Whisking the cheese with milk until smooth prevents salty or coarse bits in the dough.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: After it absorbs the syrup, serve with clotted cream and finely ground hazelnuts.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Calcium
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~320
kcal calories
9
g protein
48
g carbs
10
g fat
Protein 11%Carbs 60%Fat 29%
GI 47 · Low GIGL 23 · High GL
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Biga Cheese Dessert make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Biga Cheese Dessert take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 28 minutes, including 30 minutes of passive resting; 83 minutes in total.Is Biga Cheese Dessert difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Biga Cheese Dessert have?
Approximately 320 kcal per serving. Protein: 9g, carbs: 48g, fat: 10g.Which allergens does Biga Cheese Dessert contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Biga Cheese Dessert need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
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