Georgian · dessert
Walnut Candy (Churchkhela)
Walnut Candy (Churchkhela) reads sweetness 6.8, fruity 6.0 and nutty 5.9 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Georgian dessert, about 168 hr 25 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 1.5 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 8.6 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 1.9 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 4.0 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 7.2 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 2.8 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 6.8 · Fruity 6.0 · Nutty 5.9 · Richness 4.4 · Earthy 3.7 · Floral 2.8 · Bitterness 2.2 · Sourness 1.5 · Umami 1.5 · Citrus 1.4
What's in it (4)
- 2 cups walnut
- 4 cups fresh grape juice
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
Time & effort: about 168 hr 25 min (25 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 268.3 kcal, 5.3 g protein, 20.7 g fat, 19 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Thread walnut halves onto a string, then dip repeatedly into a hot grape juice and flour mixture (tatara) that has been cooked until thickened, letting each coat dry before dipping again.
- After 5–8 dips hang to dry in the sun for several days until the exterior is firm and leathery.
- Cut crosswise to reveal the layered, chewy interior.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Gundel Palacsinta — Hungarian
- Jallab (Grape and Rose Drink) — Lebanese
- Pelamushi (Grape Must Pudding) — Georgian
- Makówki (Silesian Christmas Poppy Seed Pudding) — Polish
- Ghapama (Pumpkin Baked with Rice and Dried Fruit) — Armenian
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.