Boston cream pie

Boston cream pie

Dessert

Item Rating: 49/100

1 serving (125 grams) contains 340 calories, 5.0 grams of protein, 15.0 grams of fat, and 45.0 grams of carbohydrates.

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646.4
calories
9.5
protein
85.6
carbohydrates
28.5
fat

Nutrition Information

1 cup (237.6g)
Calories
646.4
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.5 g 36%
Saturated Fat 15.2 g 76%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 95.1 mg 31%
Sodium 399.2 mg 17%
Total Carbohydrates 85.6 g 31%
Dietary Fiber 1.9 g 6%
Sugars 57.0 g
protein 9.5 g 19%
Vitamin D 19.0 mcg 95%
Calcium 114.1 mg 8%
Iron 2.9 mg 16%
Potassium 228.1 mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Food Attributes

⚠️ Contains trans fat
🧈 High saturated fat

Source of Calories

53.8%
6.0%
40.3%
Fat: 256 cal (40.3%)
Protein: 38 cal (6.0%)
Carbs: 342 cal (53.8%)

About Boston cream pie

Boston Cream Pie is a classic American dessert with origins in the mid-19th century, believed to have been created at the Parker House Hotel in Boston. Despite its name, it’s actually a layered cake rather than a pie. It features two soft sponge cakes sandwiching a luscious vanilla custard filling, all topped with a rich chocolate glaze. Some versions also include a drizzle of simple syrup to enhance its sweetness. While delicious, Boston Cream Pie is considered indulgent due to its high sugar and fat content, mainly from the custard, chocolate, and butter in the cake. It’s not a particularly nutrient-dense dessert, but it does offer a small dose of protein from eggs and milk in the batter and filling. Best enjoyed as an occasional treat, it remains a beloved dessert that showcases the artistry of classic American baking.