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Lemon Bar Mini Cups (12-count)

  • Lemon Bar Mini Cups (12-count)

  • Vegan
  • b corp

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  • Twelve 3.6-ounce cups, each with a built-in spoon under the lid
  • Lemon curd and shortbread crust in a coconut cream base
  • Dairy-free and vegan formulation that keeps tartness front
  • Coconut cream melts faster than dairy
  • Noticeable coconut flavor alongside lemon
  • Lighter texture than butterfat desserts

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Lemon Bar Mini Cups (12-count)

Most dairy-free frozen desserts lean hard into chocolate or caramel to mask the coconut, but lemon curd demands the opposite—brightness and bite. This one uses the coconut as a canvas rather than the main event, letting the citrus stay sharp and the shortbread add just enough richness to ground it. The single-serve format means you're not racing a melting pint or storing a half-eaten container, which matters more with coconut-based desserts that crystallize faster than dairy. If you want a tart, refreshing option that doesn't apologize for being plant-based, this delivers without the usual compromises.

Good gift when

  • People who want a tart, citrus-forward frozen dessert over creamy sweetness
  • Households that prefer single servings to committing to a full pint
  • Anyone avoiding dairy who still expects bright, complex flavor
  • Those who appreciate grab-and-go portions with no utensils needed

Skip it if If you prefer the richness and slower melt of dairy-based frozen desserts, the coconut cream base here will feel lighter and thaw faster. Anyone averse to coconut flavor should pass, as it's present even though the lemon takes the lead.

Specs

Quantity
12 cups per pack
Serving size
3.6 oz per cup
Dietary
Dairy-free, vegan
Flavors
Lemon curd, shortbread crust, coconut cream
Utensil
Spoon included under lid

What's included

  • 12 individual 3.6-ounce cups
  • One spoon tucked under each lid

If you're giving it

  • No sizing to guess

Requires freezer storage, so best for recipients who can refrigerate immediately.

The details

These frozen dessert cups translate the sharp brightness of lemon curd and the crumbly richness of shortbread into a coconut-cream base. Each 3.6-ounce cup holds a single serving and tucks a spoon under the lid, so you can pull one from the freezer and eat it wherever you are.

The lemon curd brings acidity that cuts through the coconut, while the shortbread crust adds texture and a buttery note despite the dairy-free formulation. The result is a dessert that tastes like citrus first and coconut second, with enough sweetness to balance the tartness without turning cloying.

Because each cup seals individually, you control the pace. Eat one after dinner, pack one in a lunch cooler, or hand them out when someone stops by. The spoon eliminates the need for utensils, and the portion size means you're not committed to working through a pint before ice crystals form.

The dairy-free and vegan formulation relies on coconut cream for body, so expect a different mouthfeel than butterfat-based frozen desserts. It melts a bit faster and tastes lighter, which works in favor of the lemon. The pack holds a dozen cups, enough to stock a drawer in your freezer and treat them as a steady supply rather than a one-time indulgence.

Frozen coconut cream dessert with lemon curd and shortbread crust in single-serve cups

$55at jenis.com

Ships and sold by Jeni's Ice Creams. About this merchant

Questions

Does this taste more like lemon or coconut?
The lemon curd is the dominant flavor, with tartness and brightness leading. Coconut is present as the cream base, but it supports rather than competes with the citrus.
Do I need to keep these frozen until I eat them?
Yes, store them in the freezer and remove each cup only when you're ready to eat. They thaw quickly once out, so the insulated format helps them stay solid longer than an open pint.
Is the shortbread crust a separate layer or mixed in?
The shortbread is incorporated as a crust element, providing texture and flavor throughout rather than sitting as a distinct bottom layer.
How long does one cup take to soften enough to eat?
Straight from the freezer, the dessert is spoonable within a minute or two. Because it's coconut-based, it softens faster than dairy ice cream, so you won't need to wait long.
Can I refreeze a cup if I don't finish it?
You can, but the texture may become icier after a second freeze. The single-serve size is designed to be eaten in one sitting to avoid this issue.

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