From gooey brownies to smooth banana pudding, these classic American desserts are more than just sweet treats — they’re part of the culture. In this video, we take you through 12 must-know desserts, where they came from, and why they’ve stood the test of time.
RECIPES INCLUDED:
Apple Pie
https://joyfoodsunshine.com/apple-pie/
Brownies
Cheesecake
https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/classic-cheesecake/
Banana Pudding
Red Velvet Cake
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/9295/red-velvet-cake/
Pecan Pie
https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/pecan-pie/
Whoopie Pies
https://www.littlesweetbaker.com/chocolate-whoopie-pies/
S’mores
https://pickyeaterblog.com/gooey-and-delicious-vegan-smores/
Boston Cream Pie
https://preppykitchen.com/boston-cream-pie/
Key Lime Pie
https://britneybreaksbread.com/key-lime-pie-with-graham-cracker-crust/
Baked Alaska
https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a54800/best-baked-alaska-recipe/
Rice Krispies Treats
https://cakesbymk.com/recipe/rice-krispie-treats-recipe/
Apple pie isn’t the only dessert America is known for. Let’s run through some of the most iconic American desserts you should definitely know. And if you’re new here, go ahead and hit that subscribe button. More fun food content is coming your way every week. Now, let’s get started. Apple pie. The phrase as American as apple pie says it all. This buttery crust and cinnamon apple combo became popular in the 1800s and never left the spotlight. Brownies, born in Chicago in the 1890s, are that perfect mix between a cake and a cookie. Fudgy, chewy, or cakey, there’s no wrong way to make them. Cheesecake, New York style. Dense, creamy, and rich, New Yorkstyle cheesecake uses heavy cream and cream cheese, usually topped with strawberries or served plain. Banana pudding. A southern staple made with layers of vanilla wafers, bananas, and custard or whipped cream. Cold, creamy, and always crowd-pleasing. Red velvet cake. Once dyed with beet juice, red velvet gets its signature color today from food coloring. What makes it stand out? That hint of cocoa and the cream cheese frosting. Pecan pie. Sticky, nutty, and sweet pecan pie is often found on Thanksgiving tables across the South. Made with corn syrup and toasted pecans. Whoopi pies. Two soft chocolate cake rounds with creamy filling in the middle. These came from Pennsylvania Amish country and became a bakery favorite nationwide. S’mores. Popularized by campers and scouts. S’mores are made by sandwiching roasted marshmallows and chocolate between graham crackers. Boston cream pie. It’s actually a cake, not a pie. Yellow cake filled with vanilla custard and topped with a chocolate glaze. First served at Boston’s Parker House Hotel. Key lime pie. Originating in Florida, this tangy dessert uses key limes for that distinct tartness balanced with a sweet condensed milk filling and crumb crust. Alaska baked. A layer of cake topped with ice cream, then completely covered in meringue and briefly baked. It looks like a snowcapped mountain when served. Rice Krispies treats. No bake and nostalgic. These marshmallow and cereal bars have been a lunchbox staple since the 1930s. Which one of these desserts is your favorite? Or better yet, which haven’t you tried yet? Drop a comment and let us know. And don’t forget to subscribe for more easy food facts and fun lists.
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