Cezerye is a semi-gelatinous traditional Turkish dessert made from caramelised carrots, shredded coconut, and roasted walnuts, hazelnuts, or pistachios.[1][2] Cut into matchbox-sized rectangular chips, it is traditionally served on special occasions. It originated from the Turkish province of Mersin.[3] Grated carrots are boiled first and then roasted with sugar, coconut powder is spread on it, and pistachios, hazelnuts, peanuts or walnuts are put in it.

Cezerye
TypeConfectionery
Place of originTurkey
Region or stateMersin
Main ingredientsCarrots, nuts or pistachios, coconut

While variations on the treat exist which replace the carrot with fig or date purée, the name is nonetheless derived from the word "jazriyya", which is Arabic for "with carrot".[4]

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  1. ^ Akkor, M. Ömür (2014). Healthy Desserts: with Natural Sweeteners. Blue Dome Press. p. pt31. ISBN 978-1-935295-64-8.
  2. ^ Planet, L.; Bainbridge, J.; Atkinson, B.; Butler, S.; Fallon, S.; Gourlay, W.; Lee, J.; Maxwell, V. (2015). Lonely Planet Turkey. Travel Guide. Lonely Planet Publications. p. pt952. ISBN 978-1-74360-531-8. Retrieved January 17, 2016.
  3. ^ "Kerebiç tatlısı nasıl yapılır, malzemeleri neler? (Kerebiç tarifi)". www.ntv.com.tr. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
  4. ^ "Cezerye - Kelime Etimolojisi, Kelimesinin Kökeni". www.etimolojiturkce.com. Retrieved 2019-03-01.