Ece YetkinerCommis de Cuisine
15 July 2026 Last updated: 09 September 2026

This traditional Turkish breakfast spread brings together white cheese, kashar cheese (Turkish semi-hard cheese), olives, tomatoes and cucumber with honey and kaymak (Turkish clotted cream). Made for sharing, it is a hearty breakfast to enjoy with hot tea.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Arrange the cheeses and olives

10 min

Cut the white cheese and kashar into thin slices and place them on separate plates. Put the green and black olives in small bowls.

2

Prepare the vegetables

10 min

Wash and slice the tomato and cucumber. If you like, cut them into flower shapes and arrange them on a serving platter.

3

Arrange the sweet accompaniments

5 min

Put the kaymak on a small plate and drizzle honey beside it. Place the butter in a separate bowl and add it to the table.

4

Complete the table

5 min

Note: Put the bread slices in a basket just before serving so they do not become damp. Arrange everything on the table and serve with hot tea.

Reminder

Important: Put dairy products such as cheese and kaymak (Turkish clotted cream) on the platter just before serving; do not leave them at room temperature for a long time. Allergen: contains wheat (gluten) and milk. If adding walnuts or hazelnuts, account for those nut allergens as well.

#Breakfast #Breakfast dishes #Traditional
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