Chocolate Truffle Pie

Chocolate Truffle Pie is a decadent, no-bake dessert featuring a rich, silky chocolate filling made from heavy cream and high-quality chocolate, often set in a crumb crust. It's essentially a chocolate truffle transformed into a pie, offering an intense, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate experience. This modern American creation is a popular choice for holidays and special occasions.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dessert is very high in fat and carbohydrates, with a moderate amount of protein primarily from the dairy and chocolate. A typical slice provides a significant calorie load, roughly between 400 and 600 calories, along with key nutrients like calcium, iron, and antioxidants from the cocoa.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	550 kcal
Protein	7 g
Carbs	55 g
Fat	36 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	38 g
Sodium	280 mg
Potassium	220 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Calcium	80 mg
Magnesium	65 mg
Phosphorus	110 mg
Vitamin A	150 IU
Vitamin E	1.5 mg
Folate	25 mcg

Per 1 slice (1/8 of a 9-inch pie, approx. 140 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents the ultimate indulgence in modern American dessert culture, blurring the line between a truffle and a pie. Nutritionally, while high in calories, the use of dark chocolate can provide beneficial flavonoids, making it a treat that's both rich and, in moderation, a source of antioxidants.