National Pots De Creme Day 2023: Every year on August 27th, people all around the country celebrate National Pots De Creme Day. What it means in English is “pot of custard” or “pot of creme.” The term can also be used to describe the covered, little pot used for baking. This meal is essentially a runny custard created from a combination of eggs, egg yolks, cream, and milk. There is also a flavouring essence added. This is then baked at a low temperature in porcelain cups in a water bath. Who doesn’t love a good excuse to eat?
POTS DE CREME DAY IN AMERICAN HISTORY
The correct pronunciation of Pots De Creme is “Po de Krehm,” not “Pawts deh Creem.” No matter how you try to say it, this dish will not disappoint in terms of flavour or presentation. Custard was first used to fill pastry shells, such as those used for pies. However, as time went on, the dessert was prepared in smaller servings and the crust was left out. The French delicacy known as a “Pot De Creme” is a custard that is delicately made. For lack of a better term, the French coined the name “Pots de Creme,” after the diminutive porcelain dishes in which the dessert is baked.
Small, three-inch-tall pans are used to make this wonderfully delectable dessert. During the 18th and 19th centuries, these were standard fare on formal dining tables across Europe and the Americas. Due to the diminutive size of the cup, a demitasse spoon is required for consumption.
This sweet treat, of course, merits its own day, but its origins remain a mystery. But it must be someone who enjoys sweets as much as the rest of us do. On this National Pots De Creme Day, give in to your cravings and have a delicious serving. If you’re watching your sugar intake, seek for low-sugar alternatives or whip up your own. If you celebrate this cuisine festival with a Pots De Creme, you’re doing it correctly.
5 IMPORTANT DETAILS ABOUT CUSTARDS AND POTS DE CREME
- Petits pots are another name for the little pots used to serve Pots De Creme.
- Vanilla is the quintessential flavour for Pots De Creme.
- Quiches and other savoury dishes can be made with a custard basis.
- Custard is the key ingredient in nearly 90 different desserts, including banana pudding, lemon meringue pie and coconut custard.
- A Swedish eatery’s “specialty pancake” was actually the peel removed from overripe custard.
WHY WE ADORE POTS DE CREME DAY IN THE UNITED STATES
Frenchs love this delicious custard or cream in a pot, which they call Pots De Creme. It’s the ideal ending to a gourmet meal. The luscious mouthfeel and flavour combination is a culinary tour de force.
There are only four essential elements in a pot de creme. After you’ve mastered the traditional Pots De Creme, you may start putting your own spin on the dish. This is a great meal to bring to a work potluck or serve at a family celebration.
Even though Pots De Creme can never go out of style because of its basic preparation, there are countless ways to personalise it. You have the option of giving it a fruity or chocolatey twist.
NATIONAL POTS DE CREME DAY DATES
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | August 27 | Sunday |
| 2024 | August 27 | Tuesday |
| 2025 | August 27 | Wednesday |
| 2026 | August 27 | Thursday |
| 2027 | August 27 | Friday |
