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The holiday season brings out a spread of delicious dishes, from appetizers to side dishes. But what's a feast without a sweet treat to end it? That’s why the coffee review site Coffeeness compiled a map showcasing each state’s favorite holiday dessert.
This infographic was created by analyzing Google Trends data from the past month. Researchers looked into the search interest for over 50 holiday desserts and identified the top picks for each state.
As per Coffeeness, pumpkin pie is America’s top holiday dessert, loved by 20 states—including Delaware, Colorado, and Hawaii. The dessert traces its origins back to the Columbian Exchange, when European chefs incorporated pumpkin into their baking. French chef François Pierre de La Varenne was the first to document a pumpkin pie recipe around 1650, and it has since become a holiday tradition for Thanksgiving and Christmas in the U.S.
What’s your top dessert choice? | CoffeenessNext up is the classic sugar cookie, a favorite in New York, Texas, Iowa, and 12 other states. These cookies require just a few basic ingredients, making them a popular and easy treat. Brought to America by German Protestant settlers in the 1700s, sugar cookies have become a cherished part of holiday traditions in many homes.
Red velvet cake is the top holiday dessert in Virginia, California, South Carolina, and a few other states. Despite its rich red color, the cake’s flavor is simply chocolate. The origin of red velvet cake dates back to the Victorian era, when a chemical reaction between cocoa and acidic ingredients created its signature color. Its popularity grew with the advent of artificial food coloring in the 20th century.
Click the map above to explore each state’s favorite holiday dessert in more detail.
