Cherry Pie à la Mode

Cherry Pie à la Mode is a classic American dessert featuring a baked cherry-filled pastry crust served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The filling is typically made with sweet or tart cherries, sugar, and a thickener like cornstarch, all encased in a flaky pie dough. It's a beloved treat often enjoyed during holidays and summer gatherings.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dessert is high in carbohydrates and fat, with the pie crust and ice cream contributing significantly to its calorie content. A typical serving provides quick energy from sugars, along with some calcium from the ice cream and small amounts of vitamins from the cherries, totaling roughly 400-600 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	375 kcal
Protein	4 g
Carbs	55 g
Fat	16 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	32 g
Sodium	220 mg
Potassium	150 mg
Vitamin C	4 mg
Calcium	45 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Vitamin A	120 IU
Thiamin (B1)	0.1 mg
Niacin (B3)	1.5 mg
Phosphorus	60 mg

Per 1 slice (approx. 125 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The phrase 'à la mode' is French for 'in the fashion,' reflecting a 19th-century trend of serving pie with ice cream, which became a staple in American diners. Nutritionally, the tart cherries in the filling offer antioxidants like anthocyanins, which are often overshadowed by the dessert's indulgent nature.