National Vanilla Custard Day
August 17, 2025-August 17, 2025 -
USA, USA
Nobody knows exactly when this celebration first began. It’s like it popped up out of nowhere, a mystery wrapped in a delicious, creamy enigma. We know that it lands on August 17th every year, a date now dedicated to the love of vanilla custard.
This special day honors a dessert as old as time. Well, it’s not quite that old, but let’s say it has been around since the Middle Ages.
Back then, vanilla custard was used to fill pies and tarts, making it a hit among sweet tooth enthusiasts. The term “custard” itself comes from the French word for the crust of a tart. Imagine that—a good dessert got named after its container!
Vanilla, the show’s star, didn’t waltz into Europe until the 16th century. Spanish explorers, always looking for treasure, brought this precious spice back from the Americas. And oh, what a treasure it has proven to be! Vanilla turned custard from ordinary to extraordinary, adding a rich flavor that’s hard to beat.
17 Aug 25
00:00 - 23:59
National Vanilla Custard Day
