Peanut Butter Cup Sundae

A Peanut Butter Cup Sundae is a decadent American dessert that layers vanilla ice cream with hot fudge, peanut butter sauce, whipped cream, and chopped peanut butter cups. It's a classic ice cream parlor treat, often found at dessert shops and diners across the United States.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This sundae is very high in fat and sugar, providing a significant calorie load—often between 800 to 1,200 calories per serving. Its key nutrients come from the dairy in the ice cream and the protein and fats in the peanut butter, but it's primarily an indulgent source of energy.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	750 kcal
Protein	15 g
Carbs	85 g
Fat	40 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	65 g
Sodium	350 mg
Calcium	250 mg
Iron	3 mg
Potassium	400 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg
Vitamin C	2 mg
Vitamin D	1.5 mcg
Phosphorus	200 mg
Magnesium	50 mg

Per 1 sundae (350 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents a popular American 'mash-up' of two beloved treats: the classic sundae and the Reese's Peanut Butter Cup candy. Nutritionally, it's interesting because the combination of peanut butter (with some protein and fat) and ice cream creates a more satiating dessert than a simple fruit sundae, despite its high calorie count.