Easter is coming up in a few days, and it might be time to think about the best dessert to make or buy for the holiday. Here are some great regional desserts that you can enjoy at the end of your holiday meal, or let's be honest, anytime.
South:
Red velvet cake is a delicious chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting. It's sweet without being overly rich or decadent. It's origin, however, is a bit of a mystery. The story is that it was invented at the Waldorf Astoria, but that has been largely debunked. It's likely a hybrid of devil's food cake and chocolate velvet. The color may have resulted from the presence of vinegar or buttermilk often found in the recipes. Today, the color is often a result of added food coloring, but it is still a delightful cake.
Boston:
The Boston Cream Pie is the official state dessert of Massachusetts. Traditionally, it contains layers of sponge cake and vanilla custard, all under a chocolate ganache.
New Orleans:
Bananas Foster has long been associated with New Orleans. The iconic dessert flambéed in cinnamon, sugar, banana liqueur and rum. It originated 60 years ago at Brennan's, where it is still famous for its preparation. Waiters ignite the alcohol covered bananas as you watch, adding vanilla ice cream to top off the deliciousness.
Key West:
Key Lime pie is the official state dessert of Florida and it's no wonder. The story of the invention of key lime pie varies, with one version telling that fresh milk was scarce, and in 1859 the invention of Borden's sweetened condensed milk make custard desserts a possibility, leading to the invention of the key lime pie, and another that it was invented by sailors who needed to ward off scurvy and created it because it did not require cooking. The pie contains lime custard made from lime juice, eggs and sugar over a graham cracker crust.
New York:
Black & White Cookies, though messy, are an iconic dessert from childhood. Half chocolate, half vanilla, they are a great dessert when you aren't sure which frosting you're in the mood for.
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