The best Turkish Desserts

Keşkül

This easy to prepare, yet delicious pudding consists of almonds, milk, sugar, and rice flour. Usually, it’s sprinkled with pistachio nuts or coconut shavings on the top for the finishing touch. Keşkül is usually served cold in tiny, authentic bowls, and eaten with a spoon.

Ayva Tatlısı

The main ingredient for this seemingly peculiar dessert is quince (that sour fruit related to the rose). I was surprised too when I first heard of it and was hesitant on whether to try Ayva Tatlısı or not but in the end, I was pleasantly surprised. This dessert consists of boiled or baked quince topped with kaymak, raisins, and sweet syrup that’s sweet enough to turn even this sour fruit into a delicious dessert.

Kestane Şekeri

If you ever wander around Bursa’s streets, you’ll inevitably notice this delicious treat being sold in boxes pretty much anywhere. Kestane Şekeri is a popular regional sweet that’s made by boiling chestnuts and dipping them in hot syrup and sometimes coating them with chocolate. It’s tiny, it’s sweet, and it’s one of the most addictive Turkish desserts you’ll ever find.