The most famous dessert in every state

Cherry pie is a favorite dessert among Michigan locals.grandriver/Getty Images

• From Vermont's maple creemee ice cream cones to Louisiana's famous beignets, every state has its own most famous dessert.
• Apple pie is arguably the most quintessentially American dessert, but New Hampshire's many apple orchards make the Granite State particularly fond of it.
• Brownies were invented in Illinois, while Boston cream pie is the official dessert of Massachusetts.

Across the country, each state has its own favorite dessert, from maple creemees in Vermont to Derby pie in Kentucky.

Insider referenced local legends, official state desserts, and the history of different treats to determine the most famous dessert from every state, whether invented or popularized there — and the results might surprise you.

Here's the most famous dessert in every state.