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Velvety Turkish Salep Pudding

Name: Velvety Turkish Salep Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: Whole Milk, 4 cups; Salep Powder, 2 tablespoons; Granulated Sugar, 1/2 cup; Vanilla Extract, 1 teaspoon; Ground Cinnamon, for dusting; Chopped Pistachios, optional

An easy-to-make Turkish dessert, velvety in texture, infused with a subtle orchid flavor, and traditionally topped with a dusting of cinnamon.

4.1(209 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·October 17, 2025

Velvety Turkish Salep Pudding — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Pudding Base

For the Topping

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 266 kcal
Protein: 8.03 g
Carbs: 41.38 g
Fat: 8 g
Fiber: 0.25 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1065 kcal
Protein: 32.1 g
Carbs: 165.5 g
Fat: 32 g
Fiber: 1 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Whole Milk 4 cups	600	32	48	32	0
Salep Powder 2 tablespoons	60	0	15	0	0
Granulated Sugar 1/2 cup	387	0	100	0	0
Vanilla Extract 1 teaspoon	12	0	0.5	0	0
Ground Cinnamon for dusting	6	0.1	2	0	1
Chopped Pistachios optional	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Pudding Mixture

1
Combine Ingredients
In a medium saucepan, combine the milk and salep powder.
Tip: Use a non-stick saucepan for even heat distribution.
2
Whisk Mixture
Whisk together over medium heat until fully dissolved.
Tip: Constantly stir the mixture to prevent any lumps.
3
Add Sugar & Flavor
Stir in the sugar and vanilla extract, ensuring everything is well blended.

How to Make Velvety Turkish Salep Pudding

Total time: 1 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Simmer
Bring the pudding mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring continuously until it thickens.
2
Avoid Boiling
Do not let the mixture boil to preserve its creaminess.
3
Rest
Remove from heat and let it rest for a couple of minutes before serving.