List of American desserts

American desserts encompass a wide variety of sweet dishes that originated from different regions of the United States. These desserts have been influenced by the country's diverse ethnic backgrounds and culinary history.

History

The history of American desserts is as diverse as the country itself. Early American desserts were influenced by Native American cooking techniques and ingredients, such as cornmeal and maple syrup. European settlers brought their own dessert traditions, which evolved over time to incorporate local ingredients and tastes.

Types of American Desserts

Cakes

• Cheesecake - A sweet dessert consisting of one or more layers. The main, and thickest layer, consists of a mixture of soft, fresh cheese, eggs, and sugar.
• Red Velvet Cake - A traditional cake with a dark red, bright red or red-brown color. It is traditionally prepared as a layer cake topped with cream cheese or cooked roux icing.

Pies

• Apple Pie - A pie in which the principal filling ingredient is apple, often served with whipped cream or ice cream on top.
• Pecan Pie - A pie made primarily with corn syrup and pecan nuts. It is popularly served at holiday meals and is also considered a specialty of Southern U.S. origin.

Cookies

• Chocolate Chip Cookies - A drop cookie that originated in the United States and features chocolate chips or chocolate morsels as its distinguishing ingredient.
• Peanut Butter Cookies - A type of cookie that is distinguished for its peanut butter flavor.

Pastries

• Brownies - A type of sheet cake that is typically chocolate and can range from fudgy to cakey in texture.
• Doughnuts - A type of fried dough confection or dessert food, often filled with various sweet fillings.

Regional Desserts

American desserts also vary by region, with certain areas known for specific desserts.

• Key Lime Pie - A dessert that originated in the Key West region of Florida.
• New York Cheesecake - A style of cheesecake that originated in New York, known for its rich and creamy texture.

See Also

• List of desserts
• List of pies, tarts and flans
• List of cookies
• List of cakes

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