I would like to welcome you to our series sharing Food Holidays: May 25th, 2022. Did you know today is National Blueberry Cheesecake Day? If I had knew this earlier since Charlie and I can’t cook at the moment we would have went to the Grocery Story and picked up a Blueberry Cheesecake for David’s dad becasue this is one of his favorite desserts. Before you ask if you could have a slice I don’t think David Sr, will share so I will purchase you your own Blueberry Cheesecake which you can share with David Jr.
National Blueberry Cheesecake Day
National Blueberry Cheesecake Day is celebrated every year on May 26th and this is a holiday dedicated to Blueberry Cheesecake, one of the most popular desserts in the U.S. Although originating in ancient Greece, Cheesecakes have today spread to the far corners of the World and each region has its own variety of Cheesecakes. One very popular variety is Blueberry Cheesecake.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE DAY
Cheesecake is a rich dessert Cake made with Cream and Soft Cheese on a Graham Cracker, Cookie, or Pastry Crust. Often, Cheesecake is topped with a Fruit Compote or Puree.
Every year on May 26th, people all around the U.S. celebrate National Blueberry Cheesecake Day. Legend has it that Blueberry Cheesecakes were fed to the Athletes at the Olympic Games in Greece. This is a historical dessert that has been carried on through Centuries without losing popularity.
Cheesecakes can be traced back to ancient Greece, the Cheesecakes that people eat now are a more recent innovation. People have come up with different kinds of interesting flavors for Cheesecakes but May 26th is the celebration of the classic Blueberry Cheesecake.
As Cheesecakes spread to different Countries, more ingredients were added and different varieties began popping up. While in America, Cream Cheese is the primary ingredient for Cheesecakes. While Italians prefer to use Ricotta. On the other hand, Germany and Poland use quark, a special kind of Curd Cheese.
As Cheesecakes became localized with time, bakers thought of newer innovations for Cheesecake. One of the most popular innovations was the addition of Fruit to Cheesecakes and perhaps the best of them all was the Blueberries!
Blueberry Cheesecakes,come in a number of varieties. Some of the most unique Blueberry Cheesecakes include Blueberry Mint Cheesecakes, Chocolate Blueberry Cheesecakes, and more.
NATIONAL BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE DAY ACTIVITIES
- The easiest way to celebrate National Blueberry Cheesecake Day is by treating yourself to a slice of Blueberry Cheesecake.
- Treat your friends to a Blueberry Cheesecake feast. The taste only improves when Blueberry Cheesecake is shared.
- Share your National Blueberry Cheesecake Day celebration on Social Media using the hashtag #BlueberryCheesecakeDay.
5 FACTS ABOUT CHEESECAKES
- Cheesecakes are not cakesdespite their name, Cheesecakes are basically tarts, and the word ‘Cake’ is applied to a broader food category than what Cheesecakes are today.
- It is believed that Cheesecakes originated in ancient Greece where they were served to Greek athletes at the first Olympic Games.
- Cheesecakes can be categorized into two types: baked and unbaked. Based on the region, each of these is available in different varieties.
- The world’s most expensive Cheesecake comes from Saks Fifth Avenue, a famous American luxury department store chain.
- Häagen-Dazs, the popular American Ice-Cream brand, once made flavored Postage Stamps of their flavors including Strawberry Cheesecake, Macadamia Nut Brittle, and Cookies and Cream.
WHY PEOPLE LOVE NATIONAL BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE DAY
- IFood is always celebratory especially food that serves to make us realize how many wonderful flavors there are in this world that we can taste relish.
- Cheese came into existence even before written language did. According to Ancient Polish Cheese strainers, Cheese dates back 7,500 years. And Egyptian murals that date back 4,000 years also show the art of Cheesemaking.
- The popularity of Cheesecake is widespread because different regions of the World have come up with their own versions of Cheesecake. Italians prefer Ricotta Cheese, Greeks like Feta or ‘Mizithra,’ Germans like Cottage Cheese, and the Japanese prefer a combo of Egg White and Cornstarch.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
