8 Quintessential American Desserts
5. Jell-O salad
Jell-O salad is essentially a mound of translucent jelly in flashy colors which may include cream cheese, marshmallows, nuts or cottage cheese. It makes for a great American dessert.
6. Boston cream pie
It’s a rich, decadent chocolate cake topped with chocolate ganache, with vanilla cream custard filling inside. Its variations are found in Vienna in the form of Sachertorte. It’s a perfect American dessert originated in Massachusetts.
7. Flag cake
As the name suggests, the cake resembles the American flag. It’s a dessert that marks the celebration of any American patriotic holiday.
8. Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is a traditional American Thanksgiving dessert which is prepared in mostly all American homes to celebrate this holiday festival.
