National Whipped Cream Day is celebrated annually on
January 5.
History and Significance
- Founder's
Birthday: The date was chosen to honor Aaron
"Bunny" Lapin, the founder of Reddi-wip, who was
born on January 5, 1914.
- Innovation: Lapin
invented Reddi-wip in 1948, revolutionizing the dessert world by
introducing real whipped cream in aerosol cans.
- Historical
Origins: While the modern aerosol version is recent, whipped cream
recipes date back to the 16th century. It was historically known as
"milk snow" or "snow cream" in Italy and France.
- Observance: The
holiday has been recognized in the United States since at least 1984.
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