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A company called Coffeeness said: "Desserts are profound cultural heritage storytellers, reflecting the unique landscapes, ingredients and historical experiences of different regions."
"These delicacies are better than Just food. They are edible artifacts that convey a community’s spirit, climate, available resources and historical interactions," the company also said in a press release.
Now, a new study finds America's favorite dessert at christmas It’s…wait for it…pumpkin pie.
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to determine a state’s favorite dessertCoffeeness examined a month's worth of Google Trends data to learn about "more than 50 beloved holiday treats."
It then determined the relative most popular desserts in each state and the District of Columbia.
Pumpkin pie is the most popular dessert in nearly half of U.S. states, according to a study. This map shows the top Christmas desserts by state. (coffee flavor)
According to Coffeeness, data is available for every state except Maryland.
Research shows pumpkin pie It is the most popular in 20 states.
Unlike other beloved works, there is no regional explanation for its popularity.
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Pumpkin pie is available in Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia and most popular Wisconsin.
Pumpkin pie is the most popular Christmas dessert in 20 states in the United States. (iStock)
"The dessert's popularity extends from the Pacific Northwest to New England, proving that traditional pumpkin pie remains a Christmas classic that transcends regional boundaries," Coffee Nice said.
According to the press release, pumpkin pie is “a A versatile treat Suitable for all occasions” i.e. “Autumn and Winter”.
The company also notes, "Pumpkin pie is a true piece of American culinary history. Its roots date back to the earliest days of European settlement, when Native American pumpkin cultivation combined with European baking techniques."
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Another 15 states include sugar cookies as their favorite Christmas dessert.
These states are Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania states, Tennessee, Texas and Wyoming.
Sugar cookies are the second most popular Christmas dessert. (Suzy Cake)
The red velvet dessert is most popular in six states, "mainly in the South," Coffee Nice said.
The six states are Alabama, California, Kansas, Ohio, South Carolina and Virginia.
While one might think Florida would opt for key lime pie (the state's official pie), its top Christmas dessert takes on an entirely different flavor.
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Florida joins Massachusetts, Nevada and Oklahoma in considering tiramisu the state's top product.
Tiramisu is an Italian dessert featuring espresso and finger cookies.
Tiramisu is an unexpected favorite in Florida and three other states. (Laura Chase de Formigny for The Washington Post via Getty Images; Food styling by Lisa Cherkasky for The Washington Post via Getty Images)
Even though Georgia is the nation's largest producer of pecans, the most popular Christmas dessert isn't pecan pie.
This is biscotti, an Italian cookie.
Connecticut and Washington, D.C., make pecan pie their top Christmas dessert.
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Other unique treats include rice pudding (a top dish in Utah) and Indiana's selection of carrot cake.