Keto-Friendly Turkish Delight: A Sweet Symphony of Flavors

Keto-Friendly Turkish Delight: A Sweet Symphony of Flavors

Find the best keto-friendly and gluten-free Turkish Delight recipe with an easy-to-follow process and a delicious taste of Turkey.

Time: Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 10 minutes Total: 20 minutes
Servings: 2 (makes about 8-10 pieces)
Difficulty: Easy
Cuisine: Turkish, Keto

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Ingredients

  • 4.5 oz (128 g) ground almonds 6 oz (170 g) unsweetened coconut cream 1/2 cup (120 ml) water 1/2 cup (100 g) erythritol 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice 1 tsp (5 g) rosewater, optional 1 tsp (5 g) orange blossom water, optional Pinch of salt Colorful edible flowers for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the ground almonds, coconut cream, water, erythritol, lemon juice, rosewater and orange blossom water (if using), and a pinch of salt. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens to a soft dough consistency.
  2. Remove from heat and let it cool for about 5 minutes.
  3. Using your hands or a spoon, shape the mixture into small, oval shaped balls, about 1 inch (2 cm) in length. Gently press each ball to flatten slightly on the top.
  4. Arrange the formed Turkish Delights on a parchment lined baking sheet and refrigerate them for at least an hour or until firm.
  5. Once chilled, serve these delightful morsels adorned with colorful edible flowers on a beautiful platter and enjoy!

Chef’s Insight

This recipe is a perfect example of how to transform traditional desserts into keto-friendly creations without sacrificing flavor or texture.

Notes

This recipe is suitable for a ketogenic diet as it uses ground almonds and erythritol instead of sugar.

Cultural or Historical Background

Turkish Delights, or Lokum, have been enjoyed in Turkey and across the Middle East for centuries. They are often made with a gelatin base and flavored with various spices and aromatic waters. Our Keto version maintains this essence while replacing traditional sugar and flour with almonds and erythritol.