Happy Ice Cream Pie Day!
Yesterday was National Ice Cream Pie Day for 2024! How refreshing. . .
Happy Ice Cream Pie Day ! ! !
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A Brief History on Ice Cream Pie:
Founded By: The origins of ice cream can be traced back to the Renaissance era, where it drew inspiration from the layered dessert trifle. Pie made it that much better! The initial innovation involved the addition of ice cream to pies. A logical progression from this would be the creation of pies that incorporate ice cream as a primary ingredient. Given the vast array of flavors at our disposal, the possibilities are virtually endless. Furthermore, when considering the various crust options that can accompany ice cream pies, the idea becomes exceptionally appealing. For instance, one might pair a graham cracker crust with maple pecan ice cream to evoke the essence of autumn. Alternatively, a vanilla wafer crust could serve as a base for peanut butter ice cream, garnished with bananas—delicious! Ultimately, the only constraint is one’s creativity.
Celebration: The dessert serves as an ideal alternative for individuals who are torn between choosing pie or cake for their birthday celebration. A practical solution is to opt for an ice cream pie. There are numerous advantages to selecting an ice cream pie instead of merely ice cream or traditional pie. Furthermore, ice cream pies tend to be universally appealing. Regardless of the flavor chosen, they represent a straightforward and delectable option for both preparation and presentation. Whether prepared for a birthday celebration, a potluck, or any family gathering, it is guaranteed to be well-received.
The How & Where: Celebrations all around the world, anytime and anywhere. Any day is a great day to celebrate with some ice cream pie!
Celebrated: National Ice Cream Pie Day is celebrated every year on August 18th!
Pumkin pie and cake with cream cheese icing courtesy of Openverse
A Few Facts:
I am sharing a few facts, and more, some trivia, some not trivial. . .
Nowadays:
How Many? The average American consumes approximately 20.8 liters of ice cream and related frozen desserts per year, with ice cream pie being the variable, but stable majority of the type of ice cream consumed. A lot of those occasions belong to a nice ice cream pie!
Flavors of Ice Cream Pie: In the U.S.:
- Vanilla
- Chocolate
- Strawberry
- Banana
- Peanut Butter
- Blueberry
- Black Raspberry
- Black Cherry
- Coconut
- Caramel
- Pina Colada
- Butter Pecan
- Creme De Menthe
- Tutti Frutti
- Pistachio Nut
- Peach
- Orange
- Blackberry
- Lemon
- Apple Pie
- Maplenut
- Amaretto
- Rum
- Mango
- Cotton Candy
- Pineapple
- Papaya
- Watermelon
- Almond
- Black Walnut
- Bubble Gum
- Butterscotch
- Cinnamon
- Custard
- Egg Nog
- English Toffee
- French Vanilla
- Malted Milk
- Marshmallow
- Mocha
- Praline
- Pumpkin
- Root Beer
- Cranberry
- Teaberry
- Licorice
- Apricot
- Cantaloupe
- Cappuccino
- Grape
- Irish Cream
- Kahlua
- Kiwi
- Lime
- Pear
- Peppermint
Pretzel Ice Cream Pie courtesy of Openverse
The Future:
U.S.: I am truly confident that in the U.S., the ice cream cake trend will continue everywhere! We like the days celebrating ice cream pie, anyway. . .any day.
Worldwide: The world loves ice cream pies! How yummy. . .
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Photo by Thuanny Gantuss courtesy of Openverse
National Ice Cream Pie Day
