Dessert spoon facts for kids
A dessert spoon is a special spoon used for eating dessert, like ice cream or cake. Sometimes, people also use it for soup or cereal. It's bigger than a teaspoon but usually smaller than a tablespoon. It has an oval shape, not a round one, and can hold about twice as much as a teaspoon.
Besides eating, the term 'dessert spoon' is also used as a cooking measure to tell you how much of an ingredient to add. It usually means about 10 milliliters (ml) or 0.4 fluid ounces.
How We Use Dessert Spoons
The way people use dessert spoons is different all over the world. In some places, they are very common. But in other places, people might use forks or teaspoons for their desserts instead.
When you set a traditional table setting, the dessert spoon is often placed above your plate or bowl. It might be separate from the other forks and knives. Sometimes, it's just brought to the table when the dessert is served.
Dessert Spoons in Cooking
When you're following a recipe, a dessertspoon is a way to measure ingredients. One level dessertspoon is the same as 2 teaspoons.
- In the United Kingdom, one dessertspoon is usually 10 milliliters (ml).
- In the United States, it's about 0.4 fluid ounces.
See also
In Spanish: Cuchara de postre para niños
