National Strawberry Cream Pie Day

Rajnandini Roychoudhury
Dec 22, 2023 By Rajnandini Roychoudhury
Originally Published on Mar 17, 2022
Fact-checked by Sonali Rawat
Eat a pie served with cream and fresh strawberries on National Strawberry Cream Pie Day.

Where is National Strawberry Cream Pie Day celebrated?

National Strawberry Cream Pie Day is mainly celebrated in the US, but it is also celebrated in many other countries that have abundant growth of strawberries.

Who is National Strawberry Cream Pie Day celebrated by?

This day is celebrated by everyone who loves strawberries, cream, and pie!

When did National Strawberry Cream Pie Day first start?

The origins and history of this day are still unknown.

Who started National Strawberry Cream Pie Day?

 It is unclear who started the celebration of this holiday.

History And Timeline

The garden strawberries that we know and love today were first found in Brittany, France, and were a cross between Fragaria Chiloensis (Chilean strawberry) which were brought by Amédée-François Frézier from Chile in 1714, and Fragaria Virginia (Virginia strawberry) which were brought from eastern North America. That plant is now known worldwide for its amazing and juicy strawberries.

Strawberries are now used for so many different purposes like juices, ice cream, milkshakes, and the infamous sweet strawberry pies! Read on these amazing and cool historical facts about the dish.

Fist appearance of strawberries

Strawberries were first found in Rome in 234 BC.

234 BC

Discovery of Virginia strawberry

Virginia strawberry was discovered by the Europeans this year.

1588

Marketing of the fruit

People started to grow strawberries for commercial and marketing reasons.

1700

Widely-known garden strawberry

A cross between Virginia strawberry and Chilean strawberry which became the most widely known garden strawberry was produced in Britain this year.

1750s

Guinness World Record

World's heaviest strawberry was a Japanese variety and weighed about 8.82 oz (250g) was entered in the Guinness Book of World Records!

2015

Traditions And Customs

Everyone who celebrates this day every year has their own traditions and customs. There are no specific customs attached to this day.

Ways To Observe Or Celebrate National Strawberry Cream Pie Day

There are different ways to make this day memorable and special. The internet has a lot of recipes to make the perfect strawberry cream pie, so it will be easy for you to bake one!

If you have a family favorite recipe, then try that! If you don't feel like baking, you can order this delicious treat from your favorite bakery.

Make this an informal holiday by inviting family and friends because the more the merrier! Serve this dessert with a side of custard or whipped cream. Savor the sweetness of the pie and the day!

Facts And Stats

  • Strawberries are the first fruit to ripen during springtime. This gives it enough time to be harvested and sold for National Strawberry Cream Pie Day.
  • Usually, berries have seeds on the inside. Strawberries have about 200 seeds on the outside, and all are edible! These seeds do not affect the taste of the fruit that much, making it a popular product in the dessert sector. The popularity of strawberry cream pie has also risen, owing to which we can celebrate this day.
  • California has the highest produce of strawberries, almost 83% of all strawberries grown in the US. All these strawberries contribute to the pies made for National Strawberry Cream Pie Day.

What is the significance of National Strawberry Cream Pie Day?

This day is celebrated to show the love for this fruit and is an excuse to bring loved ones closer.

How do people celebrate National Strawberry Cream Pie Day?

People celebrate this day by having a slice of strawberry pie, served with some whipped cream and a side of custard, or buy a pie from their favorite bakery!

When is the National Strawberry Cream Pie Day in 2021?

 In 2021, National Strawberry Cream Pie Day was on Tuesday, September 28.

Who invented strawberry cream pie?

The inventor of this delicious treat is unknown.

Who started National Strawberry Cream Pie Day and when?

There is no record of who started this holiday and when it was started.

When Is This Day Celebrated

  • Sunday, September 27, 2020
  • Monday, September 27, 2021
  • Tuesday, September 27, 2022
  • Wednesday, September 27, 2023
  • Friday, September 27, 2024

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Written by Rajnandini Roychoudhury

Bachelor of Arts specializing in English, Master of Arts specializing in English

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Rajnandini RoychoudhuryBachelor of Arts specializing in English, Master of Arts specializing in English

With a Master of Arts in English, Rajnandini has pursued her passion for the arts and has become an experienced content writer. She has worked with companies such as Writer's Zone and has had her writing skills recognized by publications such as The Telegraph. Rajnandini is also trilingual and enjoys various hobbies such as music, movies, travel, philanthropy, writing her blog, and reading classic British literature. 

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Fact-checked by Sonali Rawat

Bachelor of Arts specializing in English Literature, Masters of Art specializing in English and Communication Skills

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Sonali RawatBachelor of Arts specializing in English Literature, Masters of Art specializing in English and Communication Skills

Sonali has a Bachelor's degree in English literature from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University and is currently pursuing a Master's in English and Communication from Christ University. With considerable experience in writing about lifestyle topics, including travel and health, she has a passion for Japanese culture, especially fashion, and anime, and has written on the subject before. Sonali has event managed a creative-writing festival and coordinated a student magazine at her university. Her favorite authors are Toni Morrison and Anita Desai.

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