I've Lived In Massachusetts For More Than 25 Years And I've Never Had A Boston Cream Pie
By Kim Falchek|Published May 24, 2024
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Kim Falchek
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Kim Falchek has been exploring the towns, trails, and hidden gems of Massachusetts since her college days in Boston. When not writing, Kim enjoys photography, going on road trips, and spending time at the beach. Kim has previously been a contributing writer for LA Family Travel, Global Munchkins, and Latched Mama. She currently lives in Salem, Massachusetts where she and her family embrace all things Halloween!
From Fenway Franks to Boston Baked Beans, Massachusetts certainly has its share of iconic regional foods. I’ve lived in Massachusetts for more than half of my life and spent most of my earlier years in neighboring New Hampshire, and by now, I consider myself to be a Bay Stater. Over the years, I’ve sampled many of Massachusett’s iconic foods, but have somehow never gotten around to trying the legendary Boston Cream Pie.
I’m not sure if it’s because I don’t really enjoy cream-filled pastries or if I just prefer other desserts like cookies and cake, but I have to admit that I’ve never really had the urge to order a Boston Cream Pie or Boston Cream Donut.
However, I do recognize that many people enjoy this popular sweet treat made up of vanilla cake, creamy vanilla pastry, and chocolate ganache.
Local lore says that the Boston Cream Pie was invented at the Parker House Hotel (now the Boston Omni Parker House) back in 1856. The chef credited with creating this masterpiece was named Chef Sanzian (sometimes written as Chef Anezin).
There is a lot of debate about whether this treat is actually a pie or a cake. If you have never ordered a Boston Cream Pie before, you may be surprised at what arrives at your table. It turns out that cakes were once baked in pie tins, giving the Boston Cream Pie its interesting (and often confusing) name.
Like many Boston legends, the Boston Cream Pie has gone by several aliases over the years, including American Pudding Pie and Chocolate Cream Pie. It may have also been called American Pudding Cake Pie at one point.
No matter if you consider it a cake or a pie, there is no disputing the popularity of this iconic dessert. It is not only a favorite with the tourists, but also with local Bostonians. To this day, the Boston Cream Pie continues to be a best-seller at the Parker House, where they even serve up in martini form!
And if that alone doesn’t speak volumes about the pie’s popularity, this fun fact sure does: in 1996, state officials declared the Boston Cream Pie the "Official Massachusetts State Dessert."
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