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Creamy lemon-flavored dessert
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Lemon cup dessert (120 g) has 228 calories. That works out to 190 calories per 100 g. It contains 33.4 g of carbs, 3.8 g of protein, 9.1 g of fat and 0.4 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of B2 covers 15% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 120 g
228
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
33.4g
· 12% DV
Protein
3.8g
· 8% DV
Fat
9.1g
· 12% DV
Fiber
0.4g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 58% · Protein 7% · Fat 35%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 228 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9.1 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 5.4 g | 27% |
| Trans fat | 0.14 g | |
| Sodium | 126 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 33.4 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 120 g | 228 kcal |
| 1 cup (mini) | 70 g | 133 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 190 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 100 g | 190 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 285 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 160 g | 304 kcal |
| 1 cup (jumbo) | 200 g | 380 kcal |
Calculated from 190 calories per 100 g.
Lemon cup dessert is made by preparing a lemon-flavored creamy filling and spooning it into individual cups. Some versions add crushed biscuits or cake between layers. Chill the cups before serving so the filling firms up and the layers hold their shape.
Lemon cup dessert is a spoonable layered or creamy pudding-style sweet, while lemon curd is a concentrated lemon spread made with citrus, sugar, eggs, and butter. A cup dessert may use lemon curd as one layer, but the two are not interchangeable.
Lemon cup dessert is usually runny because its filling was not thickened enough, or because too much lemon juice loosened the mixture. Cook the filling until it coats a spoon, then chill it thoroughly before adding toppings or serving.
Yes, lemon cup dessert works without biscuits. Serve the lemon cream on its own, or layer it with cake pieces, fruit, or crushed meringue. Add crisp toppings shortly before serving so they do not soften in the chilled filling.
Lemon cup dessert can be frozen, but freezing may make its creamy filling separate or turn grainy after thawing. Refrigeration is better for preserving its original texture; if you do freeze it, thaw it slowly in the refrigerator.
Yes, you can make lemon cup dessert ahead and keep the covered cups refrigerated until serving. Add delicate toppings, such as crisp crumbs or whipped cream, close to serving time so they keep their texture and appearance.
Balance lemon cup dessert by adding lemon juice gradually and tasting the filling as you go. Lemon zest gives a fragrant citrus flavor without adding as much acidity, while a sweeter biscuit layer can soften the tartness in each spoonful.
You can replace biscuits in lemon cup dessert with sponge cake, shortbread crumbs, or a layer of fresh berries. Choose a base that suits the texture you want, and keep it separate until serving if you want it to stay crisp.
Serve lemon cup dessert chilled in individual glasses or cups, with the layers visible if the recipe includes them. A little lemon zest, fresh berries, or a small spoonful of cream makes a simple topping without covering up the citrus flavor.
Yes, you can make a lighter lemon cup dessert by using a thinner layer of filling, reducing the biscuit portion, or choosing a less rich creamy base. Keep enough lemon zest and juice for a clear citrus flavor rather than relying on extra sweetness.
Vitamins
B2
0.19mg · 15% DV
B12
0.34µg · 14% DV
Biotin
2.52µg · 8% DV
Vitamin A
66µg · 7% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
98mg · 14% DV
Iodine
18µg · 12% DV
Calcium
114mg · 11% DV
Selenium
3.72µg · 7% DV
Sodium
126mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
174mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 228 calories in 1 cup (medium) (120 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Lemon cup dessert is a chilled, portioned sweet built around a creamy lemon-flavoured filling. Recipes vary: some layer the cream with biscuits or cake, while others serve it on its own in a glass or small cup. It is a contemporary café and home-style dessert rather than one with a single established origin.
Its texture is smooth and creamy, with lemon’s tartness balancing the sweetness. Serve it cold after a meal or alongside tea or coffee; individual cups also work well for parties. It provides more carbohydrate and fat than protein or fibre, so it is best thought of as a treat. For a lighter finish, keep the serving modest and add fresh fruit instead of extra toppings.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
5.4g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.46g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.41g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6.8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.