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Easy 40 min~312 kcal 2/10
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Izmir Mastic Curd Dessert
This Izmir dessert cooks curd cheese with mastic into a chilled spoon sweet with milky softness.
Easy⏱️ 1 hr 35 min📖 1 min readServes 4~192 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
15 min prep 20 min cook 60 min rest
- #Under 30 min
- #For Guests
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 1 h 35 min- Prep15 min
- Resting/Marinating1 h
- Cooking20 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 300 gr Curd cheese
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Milk
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Granulated sugar
- 1 çimdik Mastic
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Lemon zest
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Vanilla extract
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Chopped pistachios, optional topping
- 1 tutam Cardamom, optional
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Instructions
- 1
Put the milk and sugar in a pot and warm for 4 minutes over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
4 min04:00 - 2
Add the mastic crushed with sugar, vanilla extract, and optional cardamom, then stir.
- 3
Add the drained curd cheese and mash it in with a fork; cook over low heat for 8 minutes, stirring constantly.
8 min08:00 - 4
Add the lemon zest and stir, then divide into bowls.
- 5
Chill for at least 1 hour; before serving, sprinkle chopped pistachios on top and serve cold.
1 hr60:00
💡 Tip: Passing the curd through a sieve makes the dessert smooth; crushing mastic with a little sugar helps it dissolve.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve cold in small bowls with chopped pistachios and Turkish coffee.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
⚠️ Estimated, 63% match~192
kcal calories
8
g protein
18
g carbs
10
g fat
Protein 16%Carbs 37%Fat 47%
GI 33 · Low GIGL 6 · Low GL
25.2g
Sugar
0.1g
Fiber
295mg
Sodium
2.2g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (63%); values are estimates.
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.
Satiety (per serving)
2/10Light satiety, you'll get hungry again soon
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 Izmir Mastic Curd Dessert make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Izmir Mastic Curd Dessert take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 20 minutes, including 60 minutes of passive resting; 95 minutes in total.Is Izmir Mastic Curd Dessert difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Izmir Mastic Curd Dessert have?
Approximately 192 kcal per serving. Protein: 8g, carbs: 18g, fat: 10g.Which allergens does Izmir Mastic Curd Dessert contain?
This recipe contains Milk, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Izmir Mastic Curd Dessert need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.Is Izmir Mastic Curd Dessert filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 2/10; keeps you full only briefly, you may get hungry quickly. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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