February 2nd is National Heavenly Hash Day #NationalHeavenlyHashDay. I don’t know about you but my family hasn’t ever heard of Heavenly Hash and I don’t know about you but I don’t want to try it. Although, David might want to. But I don’t think Charlie would want to. What about you?
National Heavenly Hash Day is celebrated annually on February 2. Did you know Heavenly Hash is a Candy mixed with lots of ingredients. heavenly Hash is also a type of Rice Pudding and a type of Ice Cream. National Heavenly Hash Day is set aside to celebrate and enjoy a wholesome treat of one of the world’s most delicious desserts.
History of National Heavenly Hash Day
The origin of Heavenly Hash dates back to 1923 when Heavenly Hash emerged as a Candy for the first time. Heavenly Hash was made up of a crust filled with Marshmallows. The center was composed of two roasted Almonds, and the whole assembly was covered in Chocolate.
This Candy was manufactured and marketed by the Elmer Candy Corporation and remains available today. In the early phase, one of the key products that put the flavor combination in the public eye was the Easter treat known as the ‘Heavenly Hash Egg.’
That version of the Candy features Almonds, Marshmallows, and a Chocolate coating. Other combinations now include Fruit Cocktail and Maraschino Cherries, Cherry Pie Fillings, and crushed Pineapple, Grapes, and Mandarin Orange segments.
Homemade Heavenly Hash recipes are readily found on the internet and range from Fudge-like squares to more Egg-like formations and to even a Cake-topping. These days, Heavenly Hash is probably better known as an ice Cream flavor which comprises Vanilla and Chocolate Ice Cream and features mini Marshmallows, Almonds, and Chocolate bits.
Heavenly Hash is no longer constrained to just Candy. In some recipes, Heavenly Hash is a mélange of cooked Rice, Whipped Cream Topping, and Pineapple, with any number of variations; in others, it’s a mixture of Fruit with a Mayonnaise dressing. Doesn’t that just sound tasty? Not…
National Heavenly Hash Day Activities
- National Heavenly Hash Day is a perfect day to try out new Heavenly Hash recipes. There are so many variations out there to enjoy, so go ahead and spend the day trying out as many as you can!
- Call up some of your most cherished friends and family members, and together, you should all enjoy bowls and cups of Heavenly Hash. You can do this while watching a movie or listening to music and chatting away.
- Do you have any new Heavenly Hash recipes you’ve come up with? Then do others a favor by sharing the recipe with them on National Heavenly Hash Day via various platforms, physically and on the internet.
Facts About Heavenly Hash
- Did you know Heavenly Hash has often made appearances in varied forms like Ice-Creams, Fudge, Salads, Jell-Os, and what-have-you?
- The bar versions of Heavenly Hash use condensed Milk along with Chocolate Chips, Marshmallows, and Nuts.
- Did you know the original form of Heavenly Hash had no Chocolate Chip pieces.
- Heavenly Hash has a mimicry in the popular ‘Rocky Road’ Ice Creams.
- Brands like Bryers, Ben & Jerry’s, and Edys, have been selling their versions of the Heavenly Hash dessert for a long time now.
Why People Love National Heavenly Hash Day
- Heavenly Hash is a amazing recipe and I wanted to let you know words can’t exactly describe the feeling that comes with a spoon of Heavenly Hash melting away in your mouth. Heavenly Hash is one perfect treat that leaves you wanting more and is completely worth celebrating.
- Heavenly Hash provides an avenue for social interactions through hangouts, shows, and other fun activities involving Heavenly Hash, giving people the opportunity to meet and mingle. Who knows how far some of the relationships formed over a cup of Heavenly Hash could go.
- Heavenly Hash is a great source of income and many businesses and brands are built on the Heavenly Hash treat. So Heavenly Hash does a lot in providing income for the involved people, and by extension, those who make or sell the ingredients used in making Heavenly Hash.
Recipe for Heavenly Hash Candy
Ingredients
- 1 (8-oz.) frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 (15-oz.) can mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 (14-oz.) can pineapple tidbits, drained
- 1 cup miniature marshmallows
- 1/2 cup whole red maraschino cherries, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 1 tablespoon grated dark chocolate (from 1 [3 1/2-oz.] bar) (such as Ghirardelli)
Directions
Whisk whipped topping in a large bowl until loosened.
Add Fruit and Marshmallows: Stir Mandarin Oranges, Pineapple tidbits, Marshmallows, and Cherries into Whipped Topping in bowl until combined.
Add Nuts and Chocolate:
Top with Pecans and grated Dark Chocolate.
Serve
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
