U.S. National Bavarian Crepes Day 2023: Date, Significance and History

 U.S. National Bavarian Crepes Day 2023: Date, Significance and History

U.S. National Bavarian Crepes Day is celebrated every year on March 22.

Did you know that a Bavarian crepe from Bavaria is called a ‘palatschinke’? This food holiday is celebrated each year to enjoy and honor Bavarian crepes. It’s time for you to start baking some mouthwatering Bavarian crepes on this festive day!

HISTORY OF BAVARIAN CREPES DAY

A Bavarian crepe is a tempting, pancake-like dessert, which is made from buckwheat flour or wheat flour. It is usually filled with Bavarian cream and is then topped with fruits, glaze, chocolate, and whipped cream. Doesn’t it sound delicious? 

Bavarian Crepes are popular in Central and Eastern Europe, these crepes are almost similar to French crepes (thin pancakes). The history of crepes dates back to the 13th century.

The name ‘palatschinke’ comes from the Latin word ‘placenta,’ which is derived from the Greek word ‘plakous,’ meaning ‘flatbread.’ Bavarian crepes got their name during the ancient Roman era in Central Europe.

Crepes originated from France but, back then, crepes were mostly consumed as bread. The reason behind the popularity of Bavarian crepes is because they are generously filled with rich Bavarian cream. A few food historians state that Bavarian cream was introduced in Bavaria by a French chef living there. 

Although there is no proof of where the Bavarian crepe filling was first created, what we know for sure is that Bavarian cream recipes that were found in the 1800s, around the time of French chef Marie-Antoine Carême, were written in the French Language.

Bavarian crepes are a fantastic snack or breakfast meal for all sweet lovers! There are several recipes for making the perfect crispy crepes and there are also so many other ingredients that you can have them with. 

People around the U.S. celebrate National Bavarian Crepes Day to enjoy crepes with the people they love while indulging their sweet tooths.

BAVARIAN CREPES DAY TIMELINE

The Origin of Bavarian Crepes (350 B.C.)

The Greek poets mention the name of this yummy dish as ‘plakous.’

First Recipe of Bavarian Crepes (160 B.C)

A famous Roman soldier, Cato the Elder, includes a detailed recipe of the ‘palatschinke’ in his book called “De Agri Cultura.”

Discovery of Crepes (13th Century)

Crepes are accidentally made in Brittany, France when a housewife accidentally spills some porridge onto a hot, flat cooktop.

Bavarian Cream is Made by French Chefs (18th Century)

A couple of chefs working at the court of the Wittelsbach Princes make Bavarian cream.