If you have never heard about National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day, you are probably not alone. If you love Pumpkin cheesecake, then you are in good company. October 21 is when you can join with other lovers of the dessert to celebrate the special day. Everyone can pay tribute to a fall favorite and enjoy a delicious treat at the same time. If you have never tried it before, you are in for a good experience.

Origin of cheesecakes

Cheesecakes have been around for a long time. They became popular in Greece as early as 2000 BC. Today, there are hundreds of variations all over the world. Once people try them, they fall in love with them. The only thing about eating them is that it is hard to pick a favorite. That doesn't matter on October 21 because the flavor has already been selected for you.

A sweet dessert

Most people know that a cheesecake is a sweet dessert with one or more layers. It is traditionally made with a graham cracker crust and filled with a mixture of soft cheese and a filling made of different flavors such as strawberry, key lime, chocolate, and many others.

However, on October 21, it is suggested that people choose the pumpkin-flavored cheesecake to celebrate its national day. It is made with a pumpkin purée cheesecake filling.

Any flavor may be added to a regular cheesecake recipe. The filling can be swirled throughout and mixed thoroughly with all the ingredients. Cheesecakes are so versatile that they can be baked or unbaked. It is optional, but they are often topped with fruit, fruit sauce, chocolate syrup, whipped cream, or a dollop of ice cream.

Pumpkin is popular

Pumpkin is very popular during the autumn months, especially around Halloween and Thanksgiving. Pumpkin-flavored treats are everywhere. You can find foods and drinks like pumpkin bread, muffins, pancakes, pies, cookies, ice cream, beer, coffee, and cheesecakes.

Lots of families have a pumpkin pie on their Thanksgiving table. Perhaps this year, they will have a pumpkin cheesecake for dessert after trying it and falling in love with it on National Pumpkin Day.

Pick up the flavor of the day by getting one from the grocery store or your local bakery. You can also make your own. There are many quick and easy recipes online. Remember that if you know how to make any cheesecake, you merely mix in pumpkin filling. No matter how you choose to get it for yourself and your family, everyone will surely enjoy the dessert.