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Easy 1 hr 5 min~256 kcal 2/10
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Bursa Milk-Poached Pumpkin
An old Bursa dessert where pumpkin gently cooks in milk and sugar until creamy, soft, and lightly spiced.
Easy⏱️ 46 min📖 1 min readServes 6~230 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
12 min prep 34 min cook
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 46 min- Prep12 min
- Cooking34 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the dessert
- 1 kg Black pumpkin
- 4.5 cup(~900 ml) Milk
- 0.9 cup(~180 ml) Granulated sugar
- 0.1 tsp(~0.5 ml) Black pepper
For serving
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Cinnamon
- 0.4 cup(~80 ml) Hazelnut kernels
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Instructions
- 1
Peel the pumpkin, remove the seeds, and cut it into large cubes.
- 2
Arrange the pumpkin pieces in a wide pot in a single layer.
- 3
Add the milk, granulated sugar, and black pepper, then place over low heat.
- 4
Cook the pumpkin for 28 minutes until tender without falling apart.
28 min28:00 - 5
Remove the pot from the heat and rest the dessert in the milky sauce for 20 minutes.
20 min20:00 - 6
Toast the hazelnuts in a dry pan for 3 minutes until fragrant.
3 min03:00 - 7
Divide the milky pumpkin into bowls and serve cold with cinnamon and hazelnuts.
💡 Tip: Do not boil the milk hard; if it boils over, the pumpkin pieces firm up, while low heat gives a silkier dessert.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the milky pumpkin cold in bowls with optional cinnamon and finely ground hazelnuts sprinkled on top.
Nutrition (per serving)
~230
kcal calories
6
g protein
42
g carbs
5
g fat
Protein 10%Carbs 71%Fat 19%
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
- Milk
- Tree nuts
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 Bursa Milk-Poached Pumpkin make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Bursa Milk-Poached Pumpkin take?
Prep 12 minutes, cooking 34 minutes; 46 minutes in total.Is Bursa Milk-Poached Pumpkin difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Bursa Milk-Poached Pumpkin have?
Approximately 230 kcal per serving. Protein: 6g, carbs: 42g, fat: 5g.Which allergens does Bursa Milk-Poached Pumpkin contain?
This recipe contains Milk, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Bursa Milk-Poached Pumpkin need?
This recipe needs 6 ingredients.
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