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Massachusetts State Dessert

Boston Cream Pie

 

Adopted on December 12, 1996.

 

The Boston Cream Pie, created in the 19th century, was chosen as the official state dessert on December 12, 1996. A civics class from Norton High School sponsored the bill. The pie beat out other candidates, including the toll house cookie and Indian pudding.

 

 
Massachusetts Legislature
CHAPTER 2. ARMS, GREAT SEAL AND OTHER EMBLEMS OF THE COMMONWEALTH
Section 41 Dessert or dessert emblem of commonwealth
Section 41. The Boston cream pie shall be the official dessert or dessert emblem of the commonwealth.
 

 

 

 

 

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