Posted on 05/08/2025 10:52:15 AM PDT by Red Badger
NATIONAL COCONUT CREAM PIE DAY
National Coconut Cream Pie Day on May 8 celebrates its own slice of deliciousness made with a sweet coconut cream filling. Pie lovers know a thick layer of real whipped cream topped with toasted coconut make this pie irresistible.
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Coconut cream pie seems to have began its delicious journey during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In 1895, Franklin Baker, a flour miller from Philadelphia, received a shipment of coconuts from Cuba as payment for a debt owed to him. Recognizing the shipment as an opportunity, Baker established a factory to shred and dry coconut meat to make coconut more accessible to American bakers and homemakers. Consequently, shortly after this time, recipes for coconut cream pie started appearing in cookbooks.
By the early 1900s, coconut cream pie had gained widespread popularity, especially in the Southern U.S. Coconut became a popular ingredient in Southern cuisine, it was commonly used in desserts, such as cakes and puddings. The combination of coconut, milk, eggs, and sugar likely led to the creation of the first versions of coconut cream pie.
Traditional coconut cream pie is made from a thick, creamy custard filling of milk, eggs, sugar, and shredded coconut. After the mixture is cooked, it is poured into a pie crust and topped with whipped cream or meringue then chilled. Luckily, coconut trees produce their fruit all year long, making it easily accessible to create a coconut cream by year-round!
HOW TO OBSERVE COCONUT CREAM PIE DAY
There are plenty of pie holidays on the National Day Calendar. In fact, every month includes at least one. Bake up a coconut cream pie this month and choose a new pie next month! It won't take long, and you won't be disappointed. Don't forget to share your delicious pie photos and recipes on social media using the hashtag #CoconutCreamPieDay on social media.
NATIONAL COCONUT CREAM PIE DAY HISTORY
National Day Calendar continues researching the origins of this baking holiday.
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Notable Birthdays for May 8
Phillis Wheatley (1753-1784) - The first Black woman to publish a book and the second Black person to publish poetry in the U.S.
Harry S. Truman (1884-1972) - The 33rd President of the U.S.
Ernest Loring "Red" Nichols (1905-1965) - Cornet player considered one of the most influential jazz musicians in the 1920s and 1930s.
John Graham (1908-1991) - Architect who created the Space Needle in Seattle, WA.
Bob Clampett (1913-1984) - Animator remembered for his work creating the Looney Tunes cartoon characters.
Leon Festinger (1919-1989) - Psychologist who developed the Theory of Cognitive Dissonance.
Don Rickles (1926-2017) - Stand-up comedian.
Jerry Moss (1935-2023) - Music promoter who co-founded A&M Records.
John C. Bogle (1929-2019) - Founder of the investment company The Vanguard Group.
Peter Benchley (1940-2006) - Author who wrote Jaws, which was later turned into a film.
Ricky Nelson (1940-1985) - Child actor (The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet) who turned into a successful pop star (Hello Mary Lou).
Melissa Gilbert (1964-Still Living) - Actress always remembered for her role as Laura Ingalls in Little House on the Prairie.
Memorable Events for May 8
1541 - The Mississippi River is discovered by the Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto and his expedition.
1792 - The U.S. establishes the military draft.
1877 - The first Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is held in NY City.
1879 - George Selden files for first patent for a gasoline-driven automobile.
1886 - Coca-Cola is sold for the first time at Jacob's Pharmacy in Atlanta.
1912 - Paramount Pictures is founded.
1958 - President Eisenhower orders the National Guard out of Central High School, Little Rock, AK.
1976 - The first steel coaster with a vertical flip, opens at the Six Flags Magic Mountain theme park.
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