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Hard 1 hr 30 min~450 kcal 2/10
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Düzce Melengüççeği
A registered Turkish dessert from Akçakoca, filled with dairy dartı, fried, and soaked in honey syrup.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 40 min📖 1 min readServes 8~340 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 35 min cook 30 min rest
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Timeline
Total 1 h 40 min- Prep35 min
- Resting/Marinating30 min
- Cooking35 min
Ingredients
8 servings
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For the dough
- 3.5 su bardağı(~700 ml) Flour
- 1.2 su bardağı(~240 ml) Water
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Salt
Dartı için
- 300 gr Clotted cream
- 40 gr Butter
For the syrup
- 0.8 su bardağı(~160 ml) Honey
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Water
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Lemon juice
For frying
- 2.5 su bardağı(~500 ml) Vegetable oil
For serving
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Walnut kernels
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Instructions
- 1
Knead the flour, water, and salt into a medium-firm dough.
- 2
Cover the dough and rest it for 25 minutes.
25 min25:00 - 3
Stir the clotted cream and butter in a pan over low heat for 12 minutes until they reach a darti consistency, then cool.
12 min12:00 - 4
Boil the honey, water, and lemon juice for 6 minutes to make a warm syrup.
6 min06:00 - 5
Divide the dough into 8 balls and roll each one thinly.
- 6
Divide the darti among the centers of the dough rounds, close each like a bundle, and flatten lightly.
- 7
Fry the desserts in 170°C oil for 4 minutes, removing them when both sides take on a light color.
4 min04:00 - 8
Dip the fried pieces in warm syrup for 2 minutes, transfer them to a serving plate, sprinkle with walnut kernels, and serve.
2 min02:00
💡 Tip: Cool the darti completely before spreading it on the dough; a hot filling loosens the dough and can make it open during frying.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve Duzce Melenguccegi in small slices with Turkish coffee and optional clotted cream.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~340
kcal calories
7
g protein
44
g carbs
16
g fat
Protein 8%Carbs 51%Fat 41%
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
- 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 Düzce Melengüççeği make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Düzce Melengüççeği take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 35 minutes, including 30 minutes of passive resting; 100 minutes in total.Is Düzce Melengüççeği difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Düzce Melengüççeği have?
Approximately 340 kcal per serving. Protein: 7g, carbs: 44g, fat: 16g.Which allergens does Düzce Melengüççeği contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Düzce Melengüççeği need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
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