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50 European desserts you've got to try before you die

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Dondurma - Turkey

Imagine an ice cream that doesn't melt—or almost! Dondurma, or Turkish ice cream, has a distinctively chewy texture and is more resistant to melting, thanks to an ingredient called salep, a flour originating from the root of the early-purple orchid. It's a kind of thickening agent, while mastin (a resin) provides the chewiness. Just like anywhere in the world, it's a popular street food in Turkey. Bring home the sweet yumminess today with this 5-ingredient recipe.


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INGREDIENTS:

  • 1/4 cup / 50g of softened butter
  • 1 egg (divide the yolk and white)
  • 1/4 cup / 50g of sugar
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1 cup / 150g of flour
  • 1 cup / 100g of chopped nuts
  • Salted caramel
  • Melted dark chocolate

METHOD:

  1. In a bowl, mix together the butter, egg yolk, sugar, and salt.

  2. Add the flour and mix. Roll into a ball.

  3. Chill for 30 minutes.

  4. Remove from refrigerator. Divide the dough and roll into 1-inch balls.

  5. Dip each ball in egg yolk, and then roll in chopped nuts.

  6. Place on baking sheet (lined with parchment paper), and press your thumb into the center.

  7. Bake at 340°F/170°C for 12 minutes, or until golden.

  8. Remove from oven and let cool.

  9. Pour the salted caramel into the center groove,and drizzle with dark chocolate.

  10. Enjoy!