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Silky Turkish Kaymak with Honeyed Apricots

Name: Silky Turkish Kaymak with Honeyed Apricots
Prep time: 23 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 93 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: Heavy cream, 1 cup; Full-fat milk, 1 cup; Ripe apricots, halved and pitted, 8; Honey, 1/4 cup; Ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp; Lemon juice, 1 tbsp; Chopped pistachios, 2 tbsp; Fresh mint leaves, 2 tbsp

This delightful Turkish dessert features luscious creamy kaymak paired with fragrant, honey-soaked apricots, offering an indulgent finish to any meal.

4.9(809 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·January 15, 2026

Silky Turkish Kaymak with Honeyed Apricots — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

23 min

Cook

1 h 10 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Kaymak

For the Honeyed Apricots

For the Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 355 kcal
Protein: 4.5 g
Carbs: 29 g
Fat: 26 g
Fiber: 1.5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1420 kcal
Protein: 18 g
Carbs: 116 g
Fat: 104 g
Fiber: 6 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Heavy cream 1 cup	820	5	6	88	0
Full-fat milk 1 cup	150	8	12	8	0
Ripe apricots, halved and pitted 8	80	1	20	0	3
Honey 1/4 cup	260	0	70	0	0
Ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp	3	0	1	0	1
Lemon juice 1 tbsp	4	0	1	0	0
Chopped pistachios 2 tbsp	100	4	5	8	2
Fresh mint leaves 2 tbsp	3	0	1	0	0

These estimates are approximate and not intended as dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Kaymak

1
Combine Cream and Milk
In a medium saucepan, mix the heavy cream and full-fat milk.
2
Heat the Mixture
Heat the mixture over a low flame until it starts to simmer.
Tip: Stir occasionally and ensure it doesn't reach a full boil to preserve the velvety texture.
3
Cool and Refrigerate
Transfer to a bowl, let it cool, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Marinating the Apricots

1
Make the Marinade
In a mixing bowl, combine honey, ground cinnamon, and lemon juice.
2
Coat the Apricots
Add the apricot halves and toss gently to coat.
3
Rest the Fruit
Let them sit for 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Tip: For extra depth, soak apricots overnight in the refrigerator.

How to Make Silky Turkish Kaymak with Honeyed Apricots

Total time: 1 h 33 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Simmer and Cool
Gently simmer the cream-milk mixture over low heat, then allow it to cool completely before chilling.
2
Marinate Apricots
Toss halved apricots in the honey-cinnamon-lemon mixture and let them macerate at room temperature.
3
Refrigeration
Chill the kaymak for at least one hour to achieve its characteristic thickness and creaminess.