Bavarian Crepes Day

Bavarian Crepes Day is an American holiday dedicated to this exquisite dessert. In Bavaria, it is commonly called “palatschinke.” Today we celebrate the day of this dish by enjoying its great taste. It is celebrated annually on March 22.

History

The history of Bavarian Crepes Day is not reliably known. They are believed to have been made as early as the 13th century in France. However, there they were unsweetened and were often used as a substitute for bread.

They soon became popular in Bavaria. There, the recipe was finalized, and these pancakes turned into a dessert! They were wrapped in tubes and filled with the original Bavarian cream (which is made with cream). The pancakes could be topped with icing and decorated with pieces of fruit.

The recipe for Bavarian cream, which was used to make the cream filling, was invented by chef Marie-Antoine Carême around the 19th century. At least, this is the time of the found written records of the recipe.

Interesting Facts

• The word “palatschinke” has Latin and Greek roots. The final meaning of the word can be described as “flatbread,” which is essentially what a pancake is.
• The right pancakes should be a little crispy but not too dry.
• In 2013, the tallest pancake stack ever made contained 725 pancakes. Its height was 0.82 m.

How to Celebrate

Visit cafes or restaurants where you can try Bavarian crepes prepared by professional chefs. You can also make the dessert yourself. You can make several variations with different creams if you wish! Get ready to experiment so you can surprise your friends and family with your culinary creations!

Spread the word on social media. Ask other users if they have tried Bavarian crepes and what their impression of the dessert was.

When is Bavarian Crepes Day in 2025?

Bavarian Crepes Day is observed on March 22 each year.

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