Custard-apple pudding or mousse
Custard-apple pudding or mousse is a creamy, sweet dessert made from the flesh of the custard apple (also known as sugar apple or cherimoya). It typically combines the fruit's natural pulp with sugar, cream or milk, and sometimes gelatin or egg whites for texture. This dish is popular in tropical regions where the fruit grows, including parts of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Latin America.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is generally high in carbohydrates from natural fruit sugars and added sweeteners, with moderate fat from cream or milk. It provides a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, and potassium from the custard apple itself. A typical serving contains roughly 200-300 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 250 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbs | 42 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 32 g |
| Sodium | 30 mg |
| Potassium | 380 mg |
| Vitamin C | 22 mg |
| Magnesium | 35 mg |
| Folate | 30 mcg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
| Calcium | 25 mg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 45 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The custard apple is often called the 'poor man's fruit' in some regions due to its affordability and abundance, yet its unique, creamy texture makes it ideal for elegant desserts. Nutritionally, it's interesting because the fruit contains natural compounds like acetogenins, which have been studied for potential health benefits beyond basic nutrition.
