No-Bake Chocolate Cream Pie
No-Bake Chocolate Cream Pie is a classic American dessert featuring a rich, smooth chocolate pudding filling in a crumb crust, typically made with a pre-made cookie or graham cracker base. It's known for its creamy texture and deep chocolate flavor, often topped with whipped cream or chocolate shavings. This no-cook version is a popular summer treat due to its simplicity and chilled, refreshing nature.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is high in fat and carbohydrates, primarily from the crust, chocolate, and cream. A typical serving provides a good source of calcium and some iron, but is also quite calorie-dense, with a ballpark of 400-500 calories per slice.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbs | 50 g |
| Fat | 27 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 35 g |
| Sodium | 280 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Potassium | 200 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg |
| Phosphorus | 90 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 IU |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg |
| Cholesterol | 45 mg |
Per 1 slice (125 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a staple of American potlucks and family gatherings, embodying the convenience of mid-20th-century 'no-bake' recipes. Nutritionally, its uniqueness lies in delivering a decadent chocolate experience without any oven use, relying on chilling to set the filling.
