The ‘Most Iconic Dessert’ In Minnesota, Every Other State

MINNESOTA — The Thanksgiving holiday is just days away, and if you’re looking to avoid being that person who shows up empty-handed, consider bringing what a new report described as the “most iconic dessert” in Minnesota.

The Daily Meal took the time to research desserts synonymous with every state. Some were obvious — Key Lime, Boston Cream, Mississippi Mud pies all made the list for their respective states — but others were more obscure and invited discussion. Just as importantly, they’ll allow you to avoid being store-bought guacamole guy.

The most iconic dessert in Minnesota is none other than the Blueberry Muffin, the report said. Here’s what the authors had to say:

Minnesota: Blueberry Muffin

“Because wheat is such an important agricultural crop in Minnesota, and because wild blueberries are native to northern Minnesota, the students from South Terrance Elementary School, in Carlton, Minnesota, lobbied for the blueberry muffin to be the official state muffin, and they won!”

If that’s not available, you can always bring a classic apple or pumpkin pie, both staples of fall and Thanksgivings everywhere. Armed with the knowledge that they’re the most iconic desserts in Vermont and New Hampshire, respectively, you now have an excuse to bring them.

Feeling adventurous? Consider bringing some Blarney Stones or a possum pie. Blarney Stones are just pound cakes covered in decadent vanilla frosting and peanuts. They’re synonymous with Iowa and sold all over The Hawkeye State. Possum pies, meanwhile, are apparently a staple in Arkansas. The pies are filled with cream cheese and chocolate pudding, and are topped with whipped cream.

Your turn: What do you think is the most iconic dessert in Minnesota? Tell us in the comments or on Facebook.

Seventeen pies made the list — 18 if you count Georgia’s famous peach cobbler — along with seven varieties of cakes. Five desserts feature chocolate and two were inspired by wither yogurt or ice cream.

If you find yourself scrambling for an emergency grocery run on “Turkey Day,” don’t worry, we got you covered. A host of stores will stay open, at least for a little while.

Here's The Daily Meal's entire list of iconic deserts for each state:

• Alabama: Lane Cake
• Alaska: Lingonberry Jam on Biscuits
• Arizona: Sopaipillas
• Arkansas: Possum Pie
• California: Frozen Yogurt
• Colorado: Yogurt Parfait Topped With Granola
• Connecticut: The Snickerdoodle Ice Cream Sandwich
• Delaware: Peach Pie
• Florida: Key Lime Pie
• Georgia: Peach Cobbler
• Hawaii: Coconut Muffin
• Idaho: Huckleberry Pie
• Illinois: Brownies
• Indiana: Sugar Cream Pie aka Hoosier Pie
• Iowa: Blarney Stones
• Kansas: Peppernuts
• Kentucky: Mayday Pie
• Louisiana: Beignets
• Maine: Wild Blueberry Pie
• Maryland: Smith Island Cake
• Massachusetts: Boston Cream Pie
• Michigan: Cherry Pie
• Minnesota: Blueberry Muffin
• Mississippi: Mississippi Mud Pie
• Missouri: Ice Cream Cone
• Montana: Alfalfa Honey Pie
• Nebraska: Kolaches
• Nevada: Basque Cake
• New Hampshire: Pumpkin Pie
• New Jersey: Italian Cookies
• New Mexico: Biscochitos
• New York: Cheesecake
• North Carolina: Sweet Potato Pie
• North Dakota: Berliner Kranser
• Ohio: Buckeyes
• Oklahoma: Pecan Pie
• Oregon: Pear Cake
• Pennsylvania: Shoofly Pie
• Rhode Island: Doughboys
• South Carolina: Benne Wafers
• South Dakota: Kuchen
• Tennessee: Tennessee Mountain Stack Cake
• Texas: Mexican Wedding Cookies
• Utah: Jell-O
• Vermont: Apple Pie
• Virginia: Chess Pie
• Washington: Apple Crisp
• Washington, D.C.: Cherry Crumble
• West Virginia: Molasses Cookies
• Wisconsin: Kringle
• Wyoming: S’mores

Patch national staffer Dan Hampton contributed to this report.

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