Welcome to our series featuring Food Holidays: October 20th, 2022. Today is National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day a holiday Charlie and I will stay way away from because were not to fond of Pumpkin. How about you?
National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day
National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day is celebrated every year which honestly might be my mother in laws favorite Fall holiday. Fall screams Pumpkin in every way.Including Pumpkin Pie, Halloween, Pumpkin-patch dates. Don’t forget Pumpkin Cheesecake another way to win any American’s heart.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE DAY
Did you know Cheesecakes can be dated as far back as the 5th Century B.C. when the ancient Greeks made the earliest form of Cheesecake. This essentially consisted of Cheese pounded with Honey and Flour, and cooked on an old-timey griddle. This was known as the ‘plakous’ meaning ‘flat mass’.
Cheesecake was then elevated in late Medieval England, where it emerged with a tart-like Pastry base. This recipe spread rapidly across the region. Given its popularity in England, Cheesecake soon made an appearance in American Colonies.
Cheesecake bakers here began to experiment with several different Currants and Spices as infusions, however, American Cheesecake truly took a new form when Cream Cheese was introduced. Cream Cheese made the base creamier and sturdier than it had ever been before. This new and improved Cheesecake became all the rage in the 1930s when Arnold Reuben the creator of the Reuben Sandwich introduced the ‘New York Cheesecake’ to the City.
Bakers went on to experiment with an endless array of different flavorings and toppings including Blueberry, Strawberry, Chocolate, Along the way, Pumpkin Cheesecake was born. Pumpkin Cheesecake went on to win hearts and gain popularity, so much so that Cheesecake lovers declared October 21st to be National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day in 2011, and this holiday has been celebrated every year Nationwide.
NATIONAL PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE DAY ACTIVITIES
- Consider National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day as an excuse to indulge in a slice or two of Pumpkin Cheesecake!
- Today is the day to tap into your inner baker and bake your own Pumpkin Cheesecake. From the base and filling to the toppings, get creative with your infusion of Pumpkin into a classic Cheesecake recipe.
- Plan a day of Fall activities including visiting a Pumpkin Patch. Or smelling fall-scented candles while sipping on a Pumpkin Spice Latte. Top the day off with a slice of Pumpkin Cheesecake at your local bakery!
- FACTS ABOUT CHEESECAKES
- A Cheesecake shot can be made with Vanilla Schnapps and Cranberry Juice.
- Did you know the world’s most expensive Cheesecake is sold for $5,000!
- For $400, you can order the entire Cheesecake Factory Cheesecake line-up.
- Back in the day, people could purchase Cheesecake-flavored postage stamps
- Baking is not the only way to make Cheesecake, you can even chill and set Cheesecake in the fridge.
WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE DAY
- NATIONAL PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE DAY is dedicated to the celebration of two great things coming together. America’s love for Pumpkins in the Fall is undeniable, and combining that with one of the most popular desserts is nothing less than a cause for celebration.
- National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day is one of the many days allotted to this incredible dessert. From a general National Cheesecake Day to individual days for different flavors, Cheesecakes are celebrated widely throughout the year.
- Not that there is ever a bad time to devour Seasonal treats. However, National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day can be your excuse to call it a cheat day and feed your mind, body, and Soul.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
