Welcome to May and our series sharing Food Holidays: May 1st, 2022. I wanted to let you know that today is National Chocolate Parfait Day. Today David has to work this morning, or we could have a Parfait making Party and invite Lily and Jason over. I don’t know about you, but I would like a plain Chocolate Parfait why I could see David making a Strawberry Parfait. What about you. Which flavor or Parfait would you like and why?
National Chocolate Parfait Day
- Dark chocolate has more antioxidants than Green Tea and just as many as Blueberries.
- White Chocolate really isn’t Chocolate. White Chocolate is made from Cocoa Butter, the substance you get by pressing Cocoa Beans. Cocoa Butter is absent of the Cocoa solids used to make Chocolate.
- Chocolate was consumed by the ancient Aztecs as a frothy beverage, somewhat like Hot Chocolate we drink today.
- Chocolate comes from a plant, called Theobroma Cacao, which translates “Food of the Gods”.
- Eating Chocolate can also reduce the symptoms of stress.
National Chocolate Parfait Day is celebrated on May 1. Dating back to 1894, this is served as one of the most “perfect” desserts in the U.S. as well as around the world. Jump in to find out more about chocolate parfait.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL CHOCOLATE PARFAIT DAY
Parfait is a frozen dessert that is made from a base of Egg, Sugar Syrup, and Cream. The traditional French Parfait is made using the above ingredients. In the U.S., Chocolate Parfait is made of Ice Cream layered with flavored Syrup Chocolate, for this recipe. Or Fruit with Whipped Cream and Liqueurs. People often top the Parfait with Nuts and more Whipped Cream, and Maraschino Cherries. Many people make use of Yogurt layered with fresh Fruits and Nuts. The word ‘parfait’ is a French word originating from the Latin word ‘perfectus’, translating to ‘perfect’ in English. Parfait refers to the layering that is involved in the dessert. Which can be a combination of different Ice Creams, Syrups, and Fruits.
Chocolate Parfaits, and other Parfaits, are usually served in a tall, narrow container called Parfait Glasses along with a long spoon to reach the Chocolate Sauce that waits at the bottom. The fact that you can enjoy the Syrup right at the end is what differentiates Parfaits from a Sundae, where the Syrup is only on top.
The oldest recipe associated with Parfait dates back to a French cookbook in 1869. This Parfait Coffee-flavored frozen dessert made in tall and thin molds of Ice Cream. Although the name of the day is Chocolate Parfait Day, you are most welcome to experiment with any flavor of your choice. Cream and Fruits go well with Chocolate along with Cookie bits and Pretzels.
NATIONAL CHOCOLATE PARFAIT DAY ACTIVITIES
- Today is the day to make your version of a Chocolate Parfait and share it with family. Use the hashtag #ChocolateParfaitDay and share on Social Media.
- Make the most of the Holiday by organizing a Chocolate Parfait Bar where all your friends bring over their favorite versions to share.
- Find new recipes for National Chocolate Parfait Day by looking up different varieties that you will can prepare.
5 FACTS ABOUT CHOCOLATE
- Dark Chocolate is known to have more antioxidants than Green Tea and almost as much as Blueberries
- The ancient Aztecs drank Chocolate as a frothy beverage, which was pretty much like the present-day Hot Chocolate.
- Chocolate comes from the Theobroma Cacao Plant, which is Greek for ‘Food of the Gods’.
- Did you know eating Chocolate reduces stress symptoms?
- White Chocolate is not Chocolate but is made from Cocoa Butter, which, in turn, comes from pressing Cocoa Beans.
WHY PEOPLE LOVE NATIONAL CHOCOLATE PARFAIT DAY
- Chocolate Parfait is the best way to end your meal, be it lunch or dinner. Chocolate Parfait is easy to make. Chocolate Parfait is perfect for any occasion too.
- Chocolate is one of the most beloved flavors on earth. This is why almost everyone loves Chocolate Parfait.
- What makes Chocolate Parfait popular is that there are many versions of the dessert. Including Chocolate Cheesecake Parfait, Triple Chocolate Parfait, and many more.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and Charlie and David Cates
