Welcome To Taste of States a place where we celebrate the weird and wonderful food of the United States of America. This can be everything from the snacks that are available for a limited time to the foods that are classic traditions at events such as Christmas and Thanksgiving! Each week we will explore the facts and the history surrounding a different food.

CREAM PUFF SODA

If there is one thing that I really enjoy then it is looking at unique creations that come out of State Fairs. Today we are heading to Wisconsin State Fair that happened this year to look at one of these products.

The item we are looking at today relates to the cream puff. If you are from the United Kingdom they are similar to the base of a profiteroles – Choux pastry filled with cream or custard.

At this years State Fair, to celebrate 100 years an the tradition of the original cream puff, the stall called Sodalish (specialising in gourmet soda and slushy) created the idea of a Cream Puff Soda.

The drink combines vanilla syrup and cream together and is then topped with whipped cream and sprinkles.

The cream puff has been a staple at the State Fair since 1924 so some were excited to see this new addition.