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Celebrate National Boston Cream Pie Day on October 23 with a delicious slice of this classic cake! This day is all about celebrating the history and sweet taste of this iconic dessert. The first known recipe for Boston cream pie was published in an 1856 cookbook, but it wasn't until 1953 that the dish was declared Massachusetts' official state dessert. So gather your friends and family and enjoy some Boston cream pie to commemorate this special day!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1856</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Boston Cream Pie Debut</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first known recipe for Boston cream pie is published in "The New Cook Book" by Miss Eliza Leslie. This early version consists of two layers of sponge cake with a custard filling, topped with icing or a sprinkling of powdered sugar.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1881</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Parker House Popularization</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Parker House Hotel in Boston starts serving its own version of the Boston cream pie, popularizing the dessert and associating it strongly with the city in the public's mind.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1934</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div the 'timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Boxed Cake Mix Arrival</div><div class='timeline-text'>Betty Crocker releases its boxed cake mix, allowing for an easier creation of the sponge cake layer for homemade Boston cream pies.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1953</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Official State Dessert</div><div class 'timeline-text'>Boston cream pie is declared the official state dessert of Massachusetts, further cementing its iconic status in American cuisine.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1996</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Boston Cream Pie Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>First celebration of National Boston Cream Pie Day, a day dedicated to appreciating this classic dessert.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Bake your own Boston Cream Pie</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get creative with your baking skills and whip up a tasty Boston Cream Pie. Don't forget the creamy filling and chocolate topping that make this classic dessert so delicious.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Try out a new recipe</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>There are dozens of recipes for Boston Cream Pie out there, so why not try something creative like a Boston Cream Pie Milkshake or an ice cream sundae topped with a slice of pie?</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make it mini</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>For a bite size version of this treat, bake up some miniature Boston Cream Pies in cupcake liners. They'll make the perfect party favor or addition to any celebration.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Throw a Boston Cream Pie Party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends over for an afternoon of baking and tasting. Have everyone bring their favorite recipes, ingredients, and toppings to create the ultimate Boston Cream Pie experience.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a local bakery</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>For those of us who don't have the time or patience to bake our own pies, why not head to your local bakery for the freshest selection around? You can even ask for custom decorations for that extra special touch.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's delicious</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Boston Cream Pie is a classic dessert that combines the fluffy softness of golden yellow cake with rich pastry cream and a decadent chocolate ganache topping. It is impossible to resist its creamy, indulgent sweetness!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's easy to make</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>This dessert can easily be put together with basic ingredients like butter, sugar, eggs, flour, milk and heavy cream. With a few simple steps you can have your own homemade Boston Cream Pie in no time.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It makes a great gift</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>On National Boston Cream Pie Day, why not share some of this sweet treat with family and friends? It's sure to put a smile on their faces - plus it's perfect for any special occasion or holiday celebration!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Boston Cream Pie is Actually a Cake</h3><p class='facts-text'>Despite its name, Boston Cream Pie is technically a type of sponge cake filled with custard or cream and topped with chocolate glaze.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Original Recipe Used Almond Cream as Filling</h3><p class='facts-text'>The pioneer version of Boston Cream Pie as documented by Miss Eliza Leslie was made using almond cream before pastry cream became the standard filling.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Parker House Version is the Recognized Standard Recipe of Boston Cream Pie Now</h3><p class='facts-text'>The Parker House Hotel's version of the dessert, which incorporated rum syrup and pastry cream, has become the most popular interpretation of Boston Cream Pie.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Boston Cream Donuts and Boston Cream Pie Martini were Inspired by the Original Pie</h3><p class='facts-text'>The famous dessert has inspired other delicious treats like the Boston Cream Donut and the Boston Cream Pie Martini – a testament to its enduring popularity.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>The World's Largest Boston Cream Pie was a Guinness World Record</h3><p class='facts-text'>In celebration of the dessert's 150th anniversary in 1996, chefs at the Parker House Hotel created the world's largest Boston Cream Pie, which weighed over 1 ton and earned a place in the Guinness Book of World Records.</p></div></div>
National Boston Cream Pie Day is celebrated on October 23 every year. In 2024 National Boston Cream Pie Day will occur on a Wednesday.
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