Did you know August 18th is National Ice Cream Pie Day #IceCreamPieDay? I remember having dinner at my dad’s parents home and they would purchase and serve Ice Cream Pies. I can’t remember what flavor they would get but I know they tasted yummy. I wish I had a slice of Ice Cream Pie now. Would you want to join me for a slice of two of Ice Cream?
National Ice Cream Day falls on August 18th every year! You must agree that few things are as relaxing, as eating Ice Cream. Did you know people used to merely put Ice Cream on their Pies until, they started making entire Pies out of Ice Cream.
Ice Cream Pie takes something amazing which is as we all know Ice Cream and makes it even better. The Ice Cream Pie comes in a variety of flavors that will make your head spin. Not to mention the variety of options you have in Crusts. You can bring your creativity to the kitchen and create the ultimate Ice Cream Pie recipe.
Did you know Ice Cream first appeared in Persia about 2,500 years ago. Those early versions of Ice Cream used frozen sweetened Water that had been smashed into little bits and topped with Fruits and toppings. During the Winter, Ice was gathered from Mountains and Lakes and kept in Ice huts.
This method of Ice Cream making was progressively adopted by the Greek and Roman civilizations. Nobles and those who could afford to pay the costly process quickly became enamored with this Ice. I can’t blame them. What about you?
Following the fall of the Roman Empire, organized Ice transport came to a standstill. Ice Cream production became even more expensive. It wasn’t until Europe left the Dark Ages behind that Ice Cream enjoyed a resurgence in Renaissance Italy.
During the 1300s and 1400s, Italy was a significant commerce center with Asia and the Middle East. This exposure to this inventive dessert-making technique soon extended throughout the rest of Europe. Did you know Ice Cream had a difficult time gaining popularity? This creation was made possible by the marriage of Catherine de Medici, an Italian noblewoman, to the Duke of Orleans in 1553 France.
Catherine de Medici took her Eastern culture to continental Europe after moving to France to marry the Duke, afterward the King of France. Ice Cream happened to be one of the lessons Catherine de Medici imparted, and interest from nobles soon fueled its production, distribution, and popularity around the globe. After England and France, Street Sellers in North America began selling Ice Cream a few decades later. The industrial revolution aided in the resolution of the refrigeration problem.
A lasting solution came in 1926 in the form of electrical freezers. This meant mass production of Ice Cream was finally possible. The result was a dip in the price of Ice Cream, making Ice Cream available to everyone. Ice Cream continues to be a favorite everywhere in the world, with the United States being a major consumer of Ice Cream.
How to Celebrate National Ice Cream Pie Day
- If you have the opportunity today then you should take the time to make your own Ice Cream Pie or purchase a ice Cream Pie Ice Cream is delicious, but it’s even better when shared with family and friends.
- Take the time today to send an appreciation note to your favorite Ice Cram store. If possible, make a donation. You can also help the Ice Cream Store by spreading the word about the company or posting on Social Media.
- If you have the opportunity and time today go online and look for fresh and unusual ways to make Ice Cream Pies. Remember to us a different Crust or add more toppings. Today is the perfect day to let our imagination run wild!
Facts About Ice Cream
- Did you know on an average, a scoop of Ice Cream will take about 50 licks to finish?
- In the late 1700s, the Vanilla Ice Cream flavor was rare and considered exotic.
- Did you know up to 90% of Americans have Ice Cream stored in their freezers?
- The longest Ice Cream Cone was made in Italy; and this Ice Cream Cone reached a mind-blowing 9 feet. Could you see trying to eat that?
- Bacon, Avocado, Licorice, Garlic, Stilton Cheese, and Chili are among the strangest Ice Cream tastes available. I don’t know about you but my family is going to pass on all of those flavors. How about you?
Why PEOPLE Love National Ice Cream Pie Day
- Even if you don’t need an excuse to indulge in a sweet dessert, Ice Cream Pie Day provides one. Tae time today to satisfy your twisted desires by indulging in the deliciousness of an Ice Cream Pie.
- There are endless options for flavor, toppings, and even Crust when preparing a Ice Cream Pie Day and you can use your imagination when creating a Ice Cream Pie. Just remember not to make a Ice Cream Pie when your hungry or you might end up with a dozen or two pies depending on all the different Ice Creams and Crust you find to use.
- Ice Cream not only contains vitamins, but Ice Cream also provides the body with a lot of energy. Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats in Ice Cream give you that additional kick!
Recipe: Banana Split Ice Cream Pie
Prep Time:
30 mins Additional Time: 3 hours 30 mins Total Time: 4 hours
Servings: 8 Yield: 1 to 9 – inch pie
Ingredients
- 20 chocolate wafer cookies, finely crushed
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- 2 bananas, sliced
- 1 quart strawberry ice cream, softened
- 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts
- ¼ cup maraschino cherries (Optional)
Directions
- Mix cookie crumbs with melted butter. Press into a 9-inch pie plate.
- Arrange bananas over bottom of crust. Spread ice cream in an even layer over bananas. Top with drained pineapple. Whip the cream and spread over top. Sprinkle with nuts.
- Place pie in freezer for 4 hours or until firm. Garnish with cherries, if desired. Makes 8 servings.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
