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Creamy, light dessert, usually milk-based and syrupy
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Spoon dessert (60 g) has 126 calories. That works out to 210 calories per 100 g. It contains 21.6 g of carbs, 2.5 g of protein, 3.7 g of fat and 0.1 g of fiber. Its 0.2 µg of B12 covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 60 g
126
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
21.6g
· 8% DV
Protein
2.5g
· 5% DV
Fat
3.7g
· 5% DV
Fiber
0.1g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 67% · Protein 8% · Fat 25%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 126 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.7 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 2.1 g | 11% |
| Trans fat | 0.03 g | |
| Sodium | 31 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 21.6 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% |
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 piece (medium) | 60 g | 126 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 25 g | 53 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 40 g | 84 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 90 g | 189 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 210 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 100 g | 210 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 120 g | 252 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 180 g | 378 kcal |
Calculated from 210 calories per 100 g.
Spoon dessert is a soft, spoonable cake-style sweet commonly made with a moist cake layer, milk-based syrup and a creamy topping. Recipes vary, so the name does not point to one fixed ingredient list or a single traditional method.
To make spoon dessert, bake a soft cake base, moisten it with the syrup specified in your recipe, then add a creamy topping and chill. Pour the syrup gradually so it spreads through the cake instead of pooling on top.
Spoon dessert is called that because its soft, syrup-soaked texture is easy to scoop and eat with a spoon. The name describes how the dessert is served rather than a standard recipe or a particular utensil-shaped ingredient.
No, spoon dessert is not necessarily the same as tres leches cake. Both may have a sponge cake and a milky soak, but tres leches traditionally uses three kinds of milk, while spoon dessert recipes vary in their syrup and topping.
Spoon dessert commonly gets a milk-and-sugar soak, though some versions use a different syrup. Follow the recipe you are using: the liquid and its proportions determine how moist the cake becomes without making it soggy.
Spoon dessert can turn soggy if too much syrup is added, the cake is too delicate, or it has not had time to absorb the liquid evenly. Add the soak gradually and let the dessert chill before deciding whether it needs more.
Yes, spoon dessert can be made ahead and chilled before serving. The resting time lets the cake take up the syrup and makes portions easier to serve; keep it covered in the refrigerator, especially if it has a dairy-based topping.
Serve spoon dessert chilled, either cut into portions or scooped into bowls. Its creamy, syrup-soaked texture is usually rich enough on its own; fresh fruit or a small amount of cocoa can add contrast without changing the basic dessert.
Spoon dessert is best eaten within a few days when kept covered in the refrigerator. Because many versions contain milk or cream, do not leave it out for extended periods, and discard it if its smell or appearance changes.
Spoon dessert can be frozen, but its creamy topping may separate and the soaked cake may become softer after thawing. For the best texture, freeze individual portions airtight and thaw them in the refrigerator rather than at room temperature.
Vitamins
B12
0.18µg · 8% DV
B2
0.08mg · 6% DV
Biotin
1.26µg · 4% DV
B5
0.18mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
54mg · 8% DV
Calcium
72mg · 7% DV
Iodine
5.4µg · 4% DV
Zinc
0.3mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
66mg · 2% DV
Sodium
31mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Spoon dessert is a soft, spoonable sweet, typically made with a milk-based mixture and sweetened with syrup. Recipes can vary, but its creamy texture and syrupy finish make it an easy-to-serve option after a meal. It can be enjoyed chilled or at room temperature, often in small bowls or individual portions; tea or coffee makes a simple pairing.
Its nutritional profile is mainly shaped by carbohydrates and energy: each 100 g provides 36 g of carbohydrates. If you want a lighter serving, keep the portion modest and pair it with unsweetened tea or coffee rather than adding another sweet accompaniment.
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
2.1g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.08g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.09g
Omega 6:3 ratio 7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.