Cherpumple facts for kids
A cherpumple decorated for Pi Day, cut to show layers (2015)
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| Type | Dessert (pie and cake) |
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| Place of origin | United States |
| Created by | Charles Phoenix |
| Main ingredients | Cherry, apple, pumpkin |
A cherpumple is a super fun and unique dessert! Imagine your favorite pies baked inside different cakes, and then all stacked up. It's like a dessert tower that combines many yummy flavors into one giant treat. The name "cherpumple" comes from the three main pies often used: cherry, pumpkin, and apple.
What is a Cherpumple?
A cherpumple is a special kind of dessert that mixes pies and cakes. It's inspired by a dish called Turducken, which is a chicken stuffed into a duck, stuffed into a turkey. But instead of meats, the cherpumple uses sweet pies and cakes!
The person who invented this amazing dessert is a pop culture humorist named Charles Phoenix. He explains that the apple pie is baked inside a spice cake. The pumpkin pie goes into a yellow cake. And the cherry pie is baked inside a white cake. Then, these cake-covered pies are stacked on top of each other to create one big, impressive dessert.
Why Was it Invented?
Charles Phoenix noticed something interesting during holiday meals. His family members often wanted a slice of every single dessert that was made. Instead of having many separate pies and cakes, he thought, "Why not put them all together?" That's how the idea for the cherpumple was born! It was a way to combine all those delicious holiday flavors into one amazing dish.
Since then, Charles Phoenix has shared many different kinds of cherpumples on his website. For example, for Fourth of July, he created a "cherbluble." This version uses cherry, blueberry, and apple pies. These pies are baked into red, white, and blue-colored white cakes, making it perfect for the holiday!
Making a Cherpumple
Making a cherpumple can take some time, sometimes up to three days! This is because each layer needs to cool down completely before you can combine them. If the layers are still warm, the dessert might not hold its shape.
For the best results, it's often suggested to use pies that are already boxed or frozen. These pies tend to be a bit firmer than homemade ones. This extra firmness helps the cherpumple stay together and look great when it's all stacked up.
