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Katmer – Turkish Sweet Pastry with Pistachios & Cream

Turkish steampunk recipes — classic dishes reimagined with storytelling and flavor.

Intro/Story

In the brass‑lined patisseries of a Jules Verne metropolis, Katmer gleams like golden gears. Sweet pastry layered with pistachios and cream echoes the rhythm of pistons and rivets, offering explorers a decadent snack in the industrial age.

Katmer is a traditional Turkish dessert pastry made from thin dough, filled with pistachios, sugar, and clotted cream (kaymak). Crispy and sweet, it is a specialty of Gaziantep. Served warm, Katmer is a luxurious treat enjoyed with tea or coffee.

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Ingredients

• 6 sheets yufka or phyllo dough
• 100 g pistachios (ground)
• 100 g sugar
• 100 g kaymak (clotted cream)
• 50 g butter (melted)

Preparation Parameters

• Preparation time: 15 min
• Cooking time: 15 min
• Total time: 30 min
• Yield: 6 portions

Preparation

1. Layer dough with butter, sugar, pistachios, and cream.
2. Fold and bake until golden.
3. Serve warm.

Nutritional Facts (per serving)

• Calories: ~260
• Protein: 6 g
• Fat: 14 g
• Carbs: 28 g

Tips & Variations

• Use walnuts instead of pistachios.
• Add honey drizzle for extra sweetness.

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