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National Strawberry Cream Pie Day arrives every September 28, inviting everyone to indulge in a slice of this delightful dessert. This day is a perfect excuse to bake a pie from scratch, visit a local bakery, or try a new recipe. Gather friends and family to share the joy of this sweet, creamy, and fruity treat!
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Expected NATIONAL STRAWBERRY CREAM PIE DAY Deals
While we await official 2027 promotions to drop, history shows that bakeries and grocery stores often feature special discounts on strawberry cream pies and related ingredients. Look for deals from major chains like Marie Callender’s and Sara Lee on frozen pies, or fresh strawberry promotions from retailers like Whole Foods Market. Specialty bakeries might offer limited-edition flavors or slices at a reduced price. Keep an eye out for discounts on baking essentials from brands like Betty Crocker or strawberry toppings from Smucker’s. Restaurants such as The Cheesecake Factory may also highlight strawberry desserts. We will update this page with confirmed live deals as September 28 approaches.
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Tag @www.nationaltoday.com and use #StrawberryCreamPieDay. Film a quick video of your pie-making process or a taste test with friends.
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History of NATIONAL STRAWBERRY CREAM PIE DAY
It’s quite uncertain why September 28 was chosen as National Strawberry Cream Pie Day since strawberries are naturally out of season in September (not to worry, though, strawberries are now available in grocery stores and supermarkets almost all year round). Chances are that this day was picked to serve as a reminder for summer as winter slowly approaches.
The widely-known garden strawberry was first produced in Brittany, France, in the 1750s by a cross of a Virginia strawberry (Fragaria virginiana) from North America and a coastal Chilean strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis), which Amédée-François Frézier brought from Chile in 1714. Today, there are 103 species of strawberries, and there are many garden strawberries cultivated in all U.S. states and many countries around the world. Strawberries are also loved by many for their natural aroma, beautiful color, lusciousness, and juiciness. A versatile fruit, strawberries are used in many types of food and treats such as fruit juice, jam, milkshakes, ice cream — and pies!
Strawberry Cream Pie Day celebrates the birth of one of the world’s most scrumptious treats. This delectable dessert matches the rich flavors of sweetened cream with the tangy flavor of ripened strawberries in a harmonious marriage. There are so many strawberry cream pie recipes available today, and you can always indulge in whichever you prefer. Some recipes use whipped cream or cream cheese, while some opt for a pudding or custard base with strawberries either folded in or on top. Sweet cream — cream separated directly from milk — remains the best type of cream for making a strawberry cream pie. Its lily-white color and velvety taste perfectly complement the strawberries’ bright red color and make the strawberry cream pie a sumptuous treat.
NATIONAL STRAWBERRY CREAM PIE DAY timeline
Strawberries are found in Rome.
Europeans discover the Virginia wild strawberry.
Commercial strawberry production begins.
According to Guinness World Records, the world’s heaviest strawberry is a Japanese variety called Amaou, weighing 8.82 oz (250g).
How Businesses Can Celebrate NATIONAL STRAWBERRY CREAM PIE DAY
Local businesses can celebrate National Strawberry Cream Pie Day by offering special promotions on their own strawberry cream pies, or by featuring limited-time strawberry-themed desserts. Bakeries could host a ‘build-your-own pie’ event or a tasting flight of different strawberry pie variations. Restaurants might add a specialty strawberry cream pie to their dessert menu for the day. Grocery stores could create attractive displays of fresh strawberries, pie crusts, and cream ingredients, along with recipe cards to inspire home bakers.
NATIONAL STRAWBERRY CREAM PIE DAY FAQs
When is National Strawberry Cream Pie Day?
National Strawberry Cream Pie Day 2026 falls on Monday, September 28, offering a sweet start to the week for pie lovers everywhere.
How popular is strawberry cream pie?
Strawberry cream pie is a widely beloved dessert, especially popular during spring and summer when strawberries are in season. It consistently ranks among favorite fruit and cream pies across the United States.
How many strawberries are eaten annually?
Americans consume approximately 8 pounds of fresh strawberries per person annually, highlighting the fruit’s immense popularity, much of which finds its way into delicious desserts like cream pies.
What is the difference between strawberry pie and strawberry cream pie?
Strawberry pie typically features a filling made primarily from fresh or cooked strawberries, often thickened and sometimes topped with whipped cream. Strawberry cream pie, however, emphasizes a rich, creamy custard or pastry cream base layered with fresh strawberries, often without a baked fruit filling.
NATIONAL STRAWBERRY CREAM PIE DAY Activities
Bake a homemade pie
The Internet has numerous strawberry pie recipes you can try. If you have a favorite recipe, you can bake that at home, or use a new recipe for a change. Don’t feel too guilty to eat it all alone — we won’t judge you!
Invite friends and family
The more the merrier: There’s no better way to enjoy your delicious strawberry cream pie than to invite friends and family over for a memorable treat. Sharing this delicious dessert is arguably the best way to savor its sweetness.
Order a pie
Can’t make time to bake a strawberry pie on your own? That’s all right. Pick up a strawberry cream pie from your favorite bakery — and don’t forget to give them a shout-out, too. That’s a great way to include them in the celebration!
5 Fun Facts About Strawberries
Seeds in a strawberry
The average strawberry has 200 seeds.
First to ripen
Strawberries are the first fruit to ripen in the spring.
Home to strawberries
Yielding about 1 billion pounds yearly, California’s one of the U.S.’s largest producers — about 75% annually.
Americans love it
94% of American households enjoy strawberries.
Americans love it
Americans eat 3.4 lbs of fresh strawberries a year!
Why We Love NATIONAL STRAWBERRY CREAM PIE DAY
Celebrating sweet food
For all strawberry lovers, and fans of pies, National Strawberry Cream Pie Day offers an awesome opportunity to enjoy this heart-shaped, sweet fruit in a pie. There’s no better time to sit back and indulge in a delicious treat.
Time to try a new recipe
For those who have always been diehard fans of a particular strawberry cream pie recipe, this day offers a chance to try something new. We love this day because we can learn new ways to make and enjoy this summer dessert.
Sharing love, and delicious pies!
Strawberries have always been considered a fruit of love, associated with Venus, the goddess of love, obviously because of their heart shape and deep red color. One of the best things you can do with your strawberry cream pie — other than eating it alone, of course — is to share it with family, friends, and maybe neighbors!
NATIONAL STRAWBERRY CREAM PIE DAY dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | September 28 | Monday |
| 2027 | September 28 | Tuesday |
| 2028 | September 28 | Thursday |
| 2029 | September 28 | Friday |
| 2030 | September 28 | Saturday |
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