'America’s Most Famous Dessert' Started In Upstate New York

Desserts bring people together. When celebrating a special occasion or event, the idea of having a cake or sweet treat is a highlight of the experience.

When dining out with friends and family at a restaurant, getting dessert may be the best part of the night out.

'America's Most Famous Dessert' was born in upstate New York in the 1890's. Today, foodies and history buffs can visit a location to learn more about this tasty invention and more.

What Is 'America's Most Famous' Dessert'?

JELL-O is known for being 'America's Most Famous Dessert'.

The JELL-O Gallery in LeRoy, NY explained the history behind this dessert. They shared that Peter Cooper had an idea to create a food with gelatin but it wasn't until 1897, when Pearle Wait took action that this was created.

Wait, from LeRoy, NY was a carpenter who was working on creating a laxative tea and cough remedy. He then was experimenting with gelatine and created a dessert that was soon named JELL-O. Wait's wife, May named 'America's Most Famous Dessert'.

In 1899, Wait sold the trademark of this product for only $450.

They mentioned that

"Today JELL-O is manufactured by Kraft/General Foods in Dover Delaware."

There are a wide variety of different JELL-O flavors to enjoy such as Berry Blue, Fruit Punch and more.

Where Can Foodies And History Buffs Visit The JELL-O Gallery In New York?

JELL-O lovers can visit LeRoy, NY to learn more about this historic dessert. The JELL-O Gallery has exhibits for guests, On The Road and the JELL-O Brick Road.

The JELL-O Gallery allows guests to see original advertising, recipe books, memorabilia and more on site. A guided tour is also available of JELL-O history.

The On The Road experience highlights 100 years of transportation with information about carriages, wagons and more of the 1840's.

The JELL-O Brick Road is sponsored by the LeRoy Historical Society is a brick walkway location along the LeRoy House Garden.

What Can Shoppers Purchase From The JELL-O Store?

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There's an online merchandise shop where foodies can purchase some of their favorite items related to 'America's Most Famous Dessert'.

A chef's hat, JELL-O license plate holder, JELL-O mouse pad, JELL-O onesies and more are for sale.

They offer different shipping rates depending on how much the shopper spends. The lowest shipping rate is $8.95 and the highest shipping rate is $17.95

"The Jell-O Gallery is open from the first Thursday in May to the last Sunday before Christmas. "

Additional information about the JELL-O Gallery can be found on their website.

JELL-O lovers can also visit the historic site of where JELL-O was made. This factory is located on North Street in LeRoy, NY.

Would you visit this fun museum in upstate New York? What's your favorite dessert? Tell us more below.

JELL-O Gallery

23 East Main St.

Le Roy, NY 14482

Eat Your Way Through The Hudson Valley With The Best Ice Cream

I have always enjoyed stopping by my favorite local ice cream shops and choosing a new flavor. Whether it's a hot fudge sundae, chocolate peanut butter ice cream in a cone, or an ice cream sandwich, count me in.

The Hudson Valley has strange ice cream flavors. From lemon poppyseed to thai iced tea and barn boots, there aren't any boring flavors in our area.

A 'Premiere' Hudson Valley treat shop was expanding their space during the winter months to prepare for a busy summer season.

Thankfully, we have a large selection of local ice cream shops to visit in the Hudson Valley.

Gallery Credit: Allison Kay