Best Desserts in Istanbul

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Best Desserts in Istanbul

Istanbul's dessert scene, as a global metropolis, ranges from the best renditions of Turkish classics, such as Turkish delight, to excellent renditions of worldwide favorites. We've hand-picked the top dessert locations in town for you to satisfy your sweet taste!

Mille-Feuille at Pelit Patisserie

Pelit Patisserie has been manufacturing wonderful sweets since 1957, but their Mille-feuille is one of the city's best. This French dessert is made up of puff pastry layers with pastry cream in the middle and a coating of powdered sugar on top.

Address: Rumeli Caddesi No: 61, Osmanbey

Muhallebi at Göreme

Muhallebi is a thick pudding flavored with mastic (resin produced from the mastic tree) and eaten cold, generally sprinkled with cinnamon. One of the greatest venues to try this milky treat, as well as kazandibi, is Göreme Muhallebicisi in Kurtuluş (thick pudding with a slightly burnt caramel top).

Address: Kurtuluş Caddesi No: 60, Şişli

Kuru Baklava at Bilgeoğlu

There are many locations in Istanbul where you may have baklava, however not all of them are good due to varying quality of ingredients. The Kuru Baklava (thick pistachio baklava) in Bilgeoğlu, on the other hand, is always superb because they use only the best clarified butter.

Address: Bahariye Nailbey Sokak No. 3/C, Kadıköy

Dondurmalı İrmik Helvası at Hünkar

Helva is another popular Turkish dessert, and Hünkar, one of Istanbul's greatest Turkish restaurants, serves an exceptional Irmik Helvas (semolina-based halva) with a scoop of ice cream hidden inside.

Address: Mim Kemal Öke Caddesi No.21/1 Nişantaşı,

Badem Ezmesi at Meşhur Bebek Badem Ezmesi

Badem ezmesi is a thick almond paste similar to marzipan, and the famed family-run Bebek Badem Ezmesi has been delivering the same delicious dessert since 1904. Also highly recommended is the pistachio paste.

Address: Cevdet Paşa Caddesi No.53/C Bebek

Asi Künefeleri Kadıköy

This is a traditional dessert shop in the heart of Kadikoy's local bazaar. Asi Künefeleri-Kadıköy brings more than 40 years of experience to the table, delivering the greatest traditional Turkish desserts in the city, with lots of seating inside (and some tables outside). There are several items to pick from, including fresh baklava and the classic Künefe, both of which are served hot. You may also buy souvenir gift boxes and take some home!

Lokmacho – Kadıköy

Lokma (Turkish for "bite") is a typical street delicacy that comes in quantities the size of a chestnut. These are little dough balls that are fried in oil and seasoned with honey, sugar, or cinnamon before being dipped in lemon syrup. Lokma resembles small doughnuts on the outside and soft on the inside, but it's richer and chewier than bread or cake.

Lokmacho is the address of Belgian chocolate, ice cream and fruit bites in Istanbul! When you come here, the sincerity of the employees and the atmosphere of the place will not make you feel alien at all. You can choose Lokmacho to enjoy your sweet pleasures accompanied by homemade lemonades to the fullest. If you are on your way through Caddebostan, your address is now Lokmacho for a bite to eat!

Address: Caddebostan Mahallesi Plaj Yolu Caddesi 9 – 8 Bağdat Caddesi Kadıköy

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