National Boston Cream Pie Day
October 23, Thursday
History of the holiday
The Boston cream pie was created in the mid-19th century at the Parker House Hotel (now Omni Parker House) in Boston, Massachusetts. The head chef of French origin, M. Sanzian, first prepared this dessert around 1856. At that time, the pie consisted of two layers of airy sponge cake, filled with custard cream, and topped with chocolate glaze.
In 1996, the state of Massachusetts officially recognized the Boston cream pie as its "official dessert." Since then, this dessert has become a symbol of Boston and American culinary tradition.
Characteristics of the Boston cream pie
The Boston cream pie consists of:
* two layers of vanilla sponge or butter cake;
* a filling of custard or vanilla cream;
* a top layer of chocolate glaze.
Sometimes the pie is decorated with whipped cream, fruits, or chocolate shavings. Modern variations include cupcakes, donuts, and pastries with this flavor.
How the holiday is celebrated
On this day, bakers, cafes, and restaurants across America offer classic and creative versions of the Boston cream pie. Many dessert lovers make it at home, sharing recipes on social media.
Popular ways to celebrate include:
* baking a Boston cream pie yourself;
* ordering the dessert from a famous Boston bakery;
* trying new flavor interpretations — for example, ice cream or Boston Cream-style cupcakes.
Interesting fact
The Boston cream pie inspired the popular "Boston Cream Donut," which since 2003 has been an official dessert of Massachusetts alongside the original pie.
National Boston Cream Pie Day in other years
- 2021 October 23, Saturday
- 2022 October 23, Sunday
- 2023 October 23, Monday
- 2024 October 23, Wednesday
- 2026 October 23, Friday