Got the Sweet Tooth? Have Some Classic American Desserts to Liven Up Your Day! 

Got the Sweet Tooth? Have Some Classic American Desserts to Liven Up Your Day! 

Ever woke up in the middle of the night craving for some of your grandma’s chewy brownies? How about when you’re in a middle of an important meeting, but your mind drifted off, thinking about that wonderful apple pie your mom dropped off early that morning? Or, how about when you’re indulging in your morning coffee and all at once longed for some of that blueberry cheesecake to pair up with your cup of joe? Well, one thing’s for sure, you got a serious case of the sweet tooth! 

Author Eleanor Gaccetta brings you a taste of home on Generations of Good Food. Generations of Good Food is a cookbook that brings to life good, old American recipes, including a delightful variety of main dishes and delectable desserts to satisfy those sweet cravings! From iconic American desserts such as Chiffon cake, cookies, and other delicious pastries, Eleanor Gaccetta’s cookbook ensures to enliven up any kitchen and dining meal experience! Watch her video at www.onecaregiversjourney.com

The Quintessential Classic American Desserts

Everyone takes their desserts seriously. Who doesn’t? Short of calling them national treasures, desserts are a staple of every meal – that one-dish course that completes and seals a dining experience to a blissful finish. 

The very word to describe a quintessential American dessert – is blissful. American desserts are known for their association with the sensation of warmth and homemade goodness. From the scrumptious, crumbly, fluffy, rich, and oh-so-indulging texture and flavor, there’s that feeling of “coming home” when we conjure up images of American pies, cookies, and cakes, all sorts of confections, sweets, and pastries.

Ready for some food-guilt pleasure trip? We’ve listed some of the MUST-try classic American desserts that can get you running to the next dessert or bakery store. 

Apple Pie

Apple pies are the epitome of American comfort foods. Such is the significance of this dessert pastry that it represents American national pride and prosperity. It is one of those desserts that seemed to be present on almost every holiday, often a perfect giveaway for any occasion. But even without an event, there’s nothing like the experience of sniffing a waft of that double-crusted, apple-filled, striped top crust pie just coming out of the oven. It’s a feel-good experience.   

Chocolate Chip Cookies

What’s not to love about a chocolate chip cookie? This emblem of American dessert, people from all walks of life and all ages at one point had a craving for this chunky and crumbly, and even at times soft and chewy, flavorful drop cookie mixed with chocolate chips or morsels. It’s one of those desserts that became world-famous, a shared favorite by countries worldwide. 

Banana Split

This All-American favorite dessert consists of peeled and lengthwise cut banana, served with scooped ice cream, drizzled sauce or syrup, and often topped with cherries and whipped cream. Also considered one of the most popular ice cream desserts, the banana split is the ultimate cool summer dessert you can’t wait to dig in!

Gingerbread

Gingerbread dessert utilizes an interesting mix of ginger and honey or molasses. This dessert gained further popularity because of its association with the fairytales “Hansel and Gretel” and “The Gingerbread Man.” Gingerbread is a famous staple holiday dessert due to its ginger, cinnamon, or dried spices component.  Christmas isn’t Christmas without gingerbread!

Pudding

Pudding is one of the fascinating dishes that can be both a main meal or a dessert. Pudding is a versatile dish with different flavors such as chocolate pudding, rice pudding, pumpkin pudding, banana pudding, and so on. A typical American pudding is generally an egg or milk-based set using gelatin, cornstarch, or even Jell-O. The pudding can either be baked, steamed or set as creamy.  

S’mores

There’s nothing like the good, old-fashioned campfire, songs and storytelling around the bonfire, and S’mores to complete a night of outdoor camping. This simple dessert treat is made up of toasted marshmallows, a strip of chocolate, layered and sandwiched between two graham crackers. Just stick it on a skewer, roast away on the open fire, and you and your friends or family are in for a night of great treats! 

Frozen Yogurt

This mouthwatering frozen dessert is a classic favorite because of its healthy ingredients. It has the same basic component as ice cream but with the added touch of live bacterial culture and is fat-free and sugar-free—a perfect dessert for those on a diet.  

Classic American desserts are here to stay and will continue to be loved by future generations. So, for those late-night cravings and sudden spells of longing for home, go ahead, complete, and liven up your day. Reach for the nearest American dessert, and get your fill of home and love.