Dessert · Bursa

Kemalpaşa

Say it: keh-mal-pah-shah

Small, tender cheese-based pastries soaked in a light sugar syrup, named for the town of Mustafakemalpaşa near Bursa.

Kemalpaşa ready to eat

What it tastes like

Soft, milky and gently sweet, with syrup that soaks through without becoming heavy.

How to order it

Best slightly warm and served simply, sometimes with clotted cream or a scoop of ice cream.

Good beside it

  • Kaymak
  • Plain ice cream
  • Turkish tea

Dietary note

Contains dairy, wheat and usually egg. The traditional dough is made with unsalted cheese.