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Easy 40 min~312 kcal 2/10
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Semolina Dessert with Bitter Orange
This Mersin dessert cooks semolina in milk scented with bitter orange for a bright, spoonable sweet.
Easy⏱️ 2 hr 34 min📖 1 min readServes 6~198 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
10 min prep 14 min cook 130 min rest
- Vegetarian
- #Summer
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Timeline
Total 2 h 34 min- Prep10 min
- Resting/Marinating2 h 10 min
- Cooking14 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Semolina
- 3 cup(~600 ml) Milk
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Sugar
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Bitter orange juice
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Bitter orange zest
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Instructions
- 1
Put the milk, semolina, sugar, and bitter orange zest in a pot.
- 2
Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
10 min10:00 - 3
After removing from the heat, add the bitter orange juice and stir, without making the zest aroma bitter.
- 4
Pour the dessert into a moistened mold and smooth the surface so the base does not stick.
- 5
Chill for at least 2 hours so the semolina releases cleanly from the mold.
2 hr120:00
💡 Tip: Finely grating the bitter orange zest reduces bitterness and brings the aroma forward.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve cold with fresh fruit slices and a mint leaf placed at the edge of the plate.
Nutrition (per serving)
⚠️ Estimated, 60% match~198
kcal calories
5
g protein
26
g carbs
8
g fat
Protein 10%Carbs 53%Fat 37%
GI 50 · Low GIGL 13 · Medium GLEstimated, 60% match
19.5g
Sugar
0g
Fiber
43.2mg
Sodium
1.9g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (60%); 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.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
2/10Light satiety, you'll get hungry again soon
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
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 Semolina Dessert with Bitter Orange make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Semolina Dessert with Bitter Orange take?
Prep 10 minutes, cooking 14 minutes, including 130 minutes of passive resting; 154 minutes in total.Is Semolina Dessert with Bitter Orange difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Semolina Dessert with Bitter Orange have?
Approximately 198 kcal per serving. Protein: 5g, carbs: 26g, fat: 8g.Which allergens does Semolina Dessert with Bitter Orange contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Semolina Dessert with Bitter Orange need?
This recipe needs 5 ingredients.Is Semolina Dessert with Bitter Orange 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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