Babalık Peynir Helvası

Çanakkale


Peynir helvası (a dessert of flour or semolina, butter and sugar) is the showcase dish at this family-owned business. Try it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream (₺10) as an essential mid-afternoon snack.


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