Chocolate Brownie à la Mode

Chocolate Brownie à la Mode recipe videos

Chocolate Brownie à la Mode is a decadent dessert featuring a warm, fudgy chocolate brownie topped with a scoop of ice cream, traditionally vanilla. The brownie is typically made from chocolate, butter, sugar, flour, and eggs, while the ice cream adds a creamy contrast. This combination is a classic American treat, often served in diners and dessert parlors across the United States.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in carbohydrates and fat, primarily from sugar, chocolate, and the ice cream, with a moderate amount of protein from the brownie's eggs and flour. A single serving can range from 400 to 600 calories, depending on portion size and ingredients used.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	480 kcal
Protein	6 g
Carbs	62 g
Fat	24 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	45 g
Sodium	180 mg
Calcium	100 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	200 mg
Magnesium	30 mg
Phosphorus	100 mg
Vitamin A	150 IU
Vitamin D	15 IU
Vitamin B12	0.4 mcg

Per 1 brownie (80 g) with 1/2 cup (120 g) vanilla ice cream · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The phrase 'à la mode' is French for 'in the fashion' or 'in style,' and it became popular in the U.S. in the early 20th century to describe desserts topped with ice cream. Nutritionally, the combination of warm brownie and cold ice cream creates a sensory contrast that enhances the eating experience, making it a beloved comfort food.