National Banana Cream Pie Day 2023: Date, History, Facts

National Banana Cream Pie Day is annually observed on March 2. This is a day to celebrate one of the most delicious dishes in the United States. Although there are many types of pie in the United States, banana cream pie is distinctive due to the variety of flavours and textures it offers. On National Banana Cream Pie Day, all pie enthusiasts gather to prepare and consume their favourite banana cream pie recipe. If you are searching for a delectable dessert to share with family and friends, you need look no further. A banana cream pie will satisfy all sweet cravings.

The background of National Banana Cream Pie Day

Pie’s origins can be traced back to the Neolithic period, around 6000 B.C., according to historians. During this time period, it has been discovered that ancient Egyptians made galettes, which were rustic free-form pies made from oats, wheat, rye, and barley. The galettes’ crust was filled with honey before being baked over hot coals.

In 1620, European pilgrims brought their favourite family pie recipes to America. These recipes were modified to accommodate the ingredients that were readily available in America. At first, they baked their pies with the berries and fruits that the Native Americans showed them. Due to the scarcity of ingredients, European women baked in round pans in order to maximise their yield.

In the eighteenth century, American women solidified the tradition of serving pies with every meal, thereby establishing the pie as an integral part of American cuisine and culture. Every public gathering and fair in America featured pies. As more settlers migrated to other regions of the continent, various regional pies emerged. To satisfy the demands of a pie-loving, pie-hungry population, ingredients for pies are continually being refined.

Banana cream pies gained popularity during the 20th century. In the 1950s, these pies became many American soldiers’ favourite dessert. These pies consisted primarily of thin pastries filled with a thick and creamy banana custard. The popularity of the pie has spread globally. The British equivalent is the Banoffee pie, which is composed of bananas and toffee.

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5 DELICIOUS FACTS ABOUT PIES

Yes, Pie Town is a real place in the United States that is renowned for its pies.

Every year, approximately 186 million pies are sold in grocery stores in the United States.

Pieing or pie attack is commonly depicted in cartoons and involves throwing a pie in someone’s face.

The tart was made with honey and rye-crusted goat cheese.

In the 12th century England, the crust of meat pies was called coffyn.

NATIONAL BANANA CREAM PIE DAY DATES

Year	Date	Day
2023	March 2	Thursday
2024	March 2	Saturday
2025	March 2	Sunday
2026	March 2	Monday
2027	March 2	Tuesday