For sweet lovers, Turkey is an absolute paradise. Not only are there a wide variety of desserts and rich colors, but there are many dessert specialty stores in the streets and alleys. You can see all kinds of desserts at major festivals or ceremonies.
Next, let’s take a look at some of Turkey’s famous desserts.
Tulumba
Turkish tulumba is a hot-water dough fritter traditionally found in pre-Ottoman cuisine, especially throughout the Middle East and the Balkans. Although tulumba, known as a special tool used to make it, (a type with Syringe with a star-shaped nozzle), but in Iranian cuisine it is called bamiyeh, while in other Arab world tulumba fritters are also called asabe Zainab.
Soak these deep-fried, crispy treats in a thick, sometimes lemon-flavored syrup, and in Lebanon and Syria they are often flavored with orange blossom and rosewater, while in the Gulf countries cardamom and saffron are also added. In Morocco, They use heated honey instead of syrup. Tulumba is usually made during Ramadan. But today, this classic Turkish dessert has become one of the most popular street food. It is sold by many street vendors who fry it on the spot Ripe, sprinkle with pistachios and sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
Muhallebi
Muhallebi is a creamy dessert, similar in many ways to French brandy, it is made by mixing milk and sugar, cooked and thickened with cornstarch or rice flour, the dessert is usually flavored with orange blossom, vanilla or rosewater. People Thought to originate in Turkey, this simple treat takes slightly different forms throughout the Arabian Peninsula, Middle East and North Africa, depending on the region. Can be garnished with pistachios, date syrup, almonds, walnuts, chopped coconut, cinnamon or raisins Typical local ingredients.
Lokum
Lokum is a gelatinous dessert based on starch and sugar. Traditionally, lokum is made with rose water.Flavored with lemon, bergamot, orange, frankincense or mint. But a Turkish favorite is still some lokum with a combination of pure jelly and pistachios. There are other varieties: use ingredients like cinnamon, dates, hazelnuts or walnuts. In most In Turkish homes, tea and coffee are usually served after breakfast, lunch and dinner, and are eaten with lokum. This sweet was invented by Bekir Affendi, whose first shop Haci Bekir is still run by his descendants. The name of these desserts comes from the Arabic rahat-ul hulkum, which means to heal or soothe the throat. Another popular name for it is “turkish delight”. The original recipe calls for cornmeal, refined beet sugar, honey and water. This The cuisine quickly became popular and today it is one of the most famous symbols of Turkey.
Baklava
Baklava is a sweet dessert made of a thin layer of dough interwoven with chopped nuts. All dipped in a sweet, sticky syrup, the popularity of baklava has long since transcended borders, regions and races, becoming A world-class dessert. It most likely originated in the Assyrians in the 8th century, and from there spread throughout Greece, where the Greeks changed recipes. But the modern baklava, has always been considered a Turkish original. However, It is nearly impossible to pinpoint the exact origin of the baklava, and its authenticity is still being debated between Turkey and Greece.
Traditionally, baklava is made by placing a thin layer of pastry on the bottom, followed by chopped nuts, and an extra layer of pastry on top, so a delicious baklava is it is done.
Dondurma
Turkish ice cream, believed to have originated in the city of Maraş. What really sets it apart from other ice creams: is its resistance to melting and an extra dense, chewy texture. By being in a basic mixture of milk and sugar , two thickeners are added to achieve these textures. Gum arabic (also known as mastic) and salep (a flour made from the roots of early purple orchids). In fact, in the Kahramanmaraş region, ice cream usually contains much more powder than usual, which is why it is sometimes called kesme dondurma.
That’s why always a knife and fork are served with this ice cream. In Turkey, ice cream is usually sold on the street, but it is also available in specialized dondurması shops.
Recommended Restaurants for Dessert
meet lab coffee:Suadiye Mahallesi, Plaj Yolu Sokak, No: 18/2, Kadıköy, İstanbul;
Soft Haze:Türkali Mahallesi, Hattat Tahsin Sokak, No:40, Beşiktaş, İstanbul;
İnci Bosphorus:Çengelköy Mahallesi, İskele Gazinosu Sokak, No:3/1 Çengelköy, İstanbul
