National Boston Cream Pie Day

Boston Cream Pie is a dessert that is traditionally associated with the city of Boston in the United States. Despite its name, it is actually a type of cake rather than a pie. The dessert consists of two layers of sponge cake filled with a thick layer of custard or vanilla cream, and then topped with a layer of chocolate ganache. The cake is often garnished with whipped cream or additional chocolate shavings. The origins of the Boston Cream Pie are unclear, but it is believed to have been created by a chef at the Parker House Hotel in Boston in the mid-19th century. The dessert quickly became popular in the city and is now a beloved dessert throughout the United States.