The Ancient Greeks are believed to have invented cheesecake as a sort of energy booster served to athletes during the Olympic games. Brides of the time would also cook and serve the sweet treat to their wedding guests.
Though the common metaphor is used to describe the highlights of American culture, the first written recipe for apple pie came from England.
French pastry apprentice Claudius Gele accidentally invented puff pastries after adding too much butter to his bread dough.
Protestant settlers in Pennsylvania created the sugar cookies we know and love today.
