National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day

National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day is on October 21st and celebrates America’s favorite dessert – who could refuse a fragrant piece (or maybe several)? Despite the fact that cheesecake is a fairly ancient dessert, its combination with pumpkin is relatively recent.

History

National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day was founded by dessert lovers in 2011 and has been ever since. Bakers have been experimenting with fillings, combinations, and new ingredients – sometimes with amazing and even incomprehensible results. We owe the invention of the pumpkin cheesecake to their creativity.

Cheesecake has a long history, believed to have appeared in the 5th century BC. The ancient Greeks created its early form, a mixture of cheese, flour, and honey prepared on old frying pans. The recipe quickly spread throughout the region and to England. Its usual form arose thanks to cream cheese, which was distinguished by its density and rich creamy taste.

The new cheesecake became popular in the 1930s, thanks to Arnold Reuben, an American restaurateur originally from Germany, who called it “New York Cheesecake”. Reuben is also known as the creator of the sandwich in honor of his name.

Interesting Facts

Did you know that cheesecake:

• was served to athletes at the Olympic Games;
• was featured on Australian postage stamps;
• does not count as a pie;
• can be huge: in 2009, a Mexican company prepared a dessert weighing 2,133 kg (4,703 lbs);
• has the most popular flavors: vanilla, chocolate, and lemon;
• is not necessarily sweet, as there are varieties that are served with salads;
• was prepared with the addition of yeast until the 18th century, as it was the only available ingredient that contributed to the rise of the dough.

How to Take Part

It’s time to head to the kitchen and prepare your own masterpiece – check out the recipes and experiment! Invite your friends and treat them with sweetness, so they can appreciate your work. Alternatively, you can go to the nearest cafe and try the chef’s cheesecake.

When is National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day in 2024?

National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day is observed on October 21 each year.

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