Chocolate Cream Pie
Chocolate Cream Pie is a classic American dessert featuring a rich, silky chocolate custard or pudding filling nestled in a flaky pie crust, often topped with whipped cream. Its typical ingredients include chocolate (semi-sweet or bittersweet), milk or cream, sugar, eggs, and a pastry or cookie crumb crust. It's a beloved staple in diners and home kitchens across the United States, particularly popular in the Midwest and South.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is high in carbohydrates and fat, with a moderate amount of protein primarily from the eggs and dairy. A typical slice provides key nutrients like calcium, some iron from the chocolate, and a significant amount of energy, generally ranging from 400 to 600 calories per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 480 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 42 g |
| Fat | 33 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 28 g |
| Sodium | 250 mg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 1.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 100 mg |
Per 1 slice (125 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, Chocolate Cream Pie is a symbol of classic American comfort food, often featured in pop culture and associated with nostalgic diners. Nutritionally, the dark chocolate used can offer antioxidants like flavonoids, though these benefits are often overshadowed by the high sugar and saturated fat content.
