This Mersin dessert layers biscuit crumbs, milk pudding, and pistachio into a chilled, iconic Mediterranean sweet.
14 min prep 80 min cook
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Boil the sugar and 1 cup water for 5 minutes, then add lemon briefly to make a light syrup.
Tear the shredded kadayif into small pieces and toast it in butter for 8 minutes without letting it brown.
Add most of the pistachios to the kadayif and stir for 2 minutes.
Add the syrup little by little and stir for 5 minutes, until the kadayif softens.
Plate the dessert hot and serve with clotted cream and the remaining pistachios.
💡 Tip: Adding the biscuit layer just before serving keeps the muddy texture moist but lively.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve cold in bowls, sprinkling pistachios over the top.
~244
kcal calories
5
g protein
27
g carbs
12
g fat
15.6g
Sugar
1.7g
Fiber
317.2mg
Sodium
10.7g
Saturated fat
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.
Light satiety, you'll get hungry again soon
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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