NATIONAL RASPBERRY CREAM PIE DAY
Fast Facts
- CELEBRATION
- Endless indulgence in creamy, delicious raspberry cream pie
- CELEBRATED
- Each year on August 1st
- FUN FACT
- An individual raspberry weighs 0.11 – 0.18 ounces
- VIBE
- Fresh, creamy, delicious
NATIONAL RASPBERRY CREAM PIE DAY
National Raspberry Cream Pie Day on August 1 takes advantage of ripe raspberries available this time of year. If you're fortunate enough to enjoy some fresh-baked raspberry cream pie, it's a day to celebrate!
#RaspberryCreamPieDay
Raspberries are the edible fruit of the raspberry plant. Not only do they grow on woody-stemmed perennials, but they're a very commercial crop, too. The raspberry bush is part of the rose family, which is why its stems are prickly like those of rose bushes.
Approximately 100 tiny drupelets cling together to make up one raspberry. Raspberry pulp and juice fill the drupelets. The drupelets adhere to a receptacle attached to a stem. Once the receptacle is removed, the raspberry is left with a hollow core.
4 Raspberry Facts
All temperate regions of the world grow raspberries.
Raspberries were once a midsummer crop. However, with new technology, cultivars, and transportation, they can now be obtained year-round.
An individual raspberry weighs 0.11 – 0.18 oz.
One raspberry bush can yield several hundred berries a year.
When you're eating your raspberry pie today, keep in mind raspberries are rich in vitamin C, manganese, and fiber. They also contain vitamins B1, B3, folic acid, magnesium, copper, and iron.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL RASPBERRY CREAM PIE DAY
Celebrating National Raspberry Cream Pie Day is all about indulging in fresh seasonal flavor and sharing the fun with others. Here are a few ways to get involved:
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Take a trip to a local pick-your-own raspberry farm or local farmers market to get the freshest, plumpest berries available. Sampling is essential.
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Bake a raspberry cream pie from scratch or keep it no-bake:
Traditional: Bake a buttery, flaky pie crust, fill it with a rich vanilla or cream cheese custard, and top it with fresh raspberries or a glossy raspberry glaze.
No-Bake Shortcut: Use a pre-made graham cracker or Oreo cookie crust, fold fresh raspberries into whipped cream or cream cheese, and chill for a hassle-free summer treat.
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Invite friends, family, or neighbors over for an afternoon pie slice alongside fresh iced tea or dessert wine.
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If baking isn't your thing, visit your favorite local bakery to pick up a slice or whole pie to support a small business.
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Show off your creation by taking a photo of your slice or baking process and share it on social media using #RaspberryCreamPieDay.
NATIONAL RASPBERRY CREAM PIE DAY HISTORY
We were unable to find the creator of this pie holiday.