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Small portion dessert, typically syrupy or milky, served by the spoonful
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (small) of Spoonful Dessert (35 g) has 77 calories. That works out to 220 calories per 100 g. It contains 13.3 g of carbs, 1.1 g of protein, 2.3 g of fat and 0.1 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Spoonful Dessert is a chilled, layered treat served in small glasses and eaten with a spoon. This style typically combines pale cream with soft cake crumbs and a dusting of cocoa, though recipes vary. It is best understood as a modern portioned dessert rather than a dish with one established regional origin.
Serve it cold after a meal or bring it out for guests; its creamy, soft texture and sweet cake-and-cocoa flavour also make it an easy tea-time treat. It is mainly a source of carbohydrates, with comparatively little protein, so a small serving is often enough when you want something sweet. For a lighter finish, keep the glass modest in size and skip extra syrup or cream.
Selected: 100 g
220
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
38g
· 14% DV
Protein
3.2g
· 6% DV
Fat
6.5g
· 8% DV
Fiber
0.2g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 68% · Protein 6% · Fat 26%
Vitamins
B2
0.09mg · 7% DV
B12
0.15µg · 6% DV
Vitamin A
45µg · 5% DV
B5
0.18mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
55mg · 8% DV
Calcium
60mg · 6% DV
Selenium
2µg · 4% DV
Sodium
65mg · 3% DV
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 220 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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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.
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
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.8g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.6g
Omega 6:3 ratio 50:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (50:1).
Spoonful dessert is a chilled, layered sweet usually served in individual glasses. Its layers commonly include soft cake crumbs and a creamy filling, with cocoa on top; recipes vary rather than following one fixed formula.
To make spoonful dessert, layer cooled cream and cake crumbs in small glasses, then chill until set. Add cocoa or another topping before serving. Letting the cream cool first helps keep the cake from turning overly soft.
Spoonful dessert commonly has a creamy layer, soft cake crumbs and a cocoa topping. Some versions add chocolate or use biscuits instead of cake, so the exact layers depend on the recipe.
No, spoonful dessert is not exactly the same as trifle. Both can be layered and served cold, but trifle has its own traditional combinations, often including fruit and sponge cake, while spoonful dessert has no single standard recipe.
Yes, you can make spoonful dessert with crushed biscuits instead of cake. The result will have a different texture: biscuits soften as they sit with the cream, so chill the glasses before serving.
Spoonful dessert is often served in clear individual glasses because its cream and cake layers remain visible and each serving is easy to eat with a spoon. Small glasses also make it simple to portion the dessert.
Chill spoonful dessert for at least a few hours so the cream firms and the layers settle. If the recipe’s cream is still warm, cool it before assembling; putting warm cream in the glasses can soften the cake too much.
Yes, spoonful dessert can be assembled ahead and kept covered in the refrigerator. For the neatest finish, wait until serving to add cocoa, since it can absorb moisture from the chilled cream.
Spoonful dessert keeps for about 2–3 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Because it contains a creamy filling, return leftovers to the fridge promptly rather than leaving them at room temperature.
Freezing spoonful dessert is not ideal. The creamy layers may separate or release water as they thaw, and the cake can become soggy. Refrigerate it instead and enjoy it chilled.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.