National Indian Pudding Day
A cold-weather classic is recognized on National Indian Pudding Day. Make this popular New England dessert that's sure to wow on November 13th each year.
English colonists brought hasty pudding to North America in the seventeenth century, transforming it. The colonists eventually used cornmeal because they started making the pudding with wheat due to a grain shortage. Since the colonists learned to cultivate maize (corn) from the indigenous peoples, the crop was readily available. The colonists derived the word for Indian pudding from their word for cornmeal – Indian meal. They also substituted the water with milk. The water was also replaced with milk. Cooks add either molasses or maple syrup for added flavor. Cinnamon, ground ginger, butter, eggs, raisins, and nuts are among the many items that were added.
The Indian pudding was then slowly baked for several hours. The pudding's texture is transformed from the original porridge-like texture of hasty pudding to a much smoother consistency that is more typical of custard.
- Most American cookbooks included a recipe for Indian pudding before 1900
- Commercial puddings with an industrially smooth consistency replaced Indian pudding's popularity by the 20th century..
- For Indian pudding, the long cooking time needed for the dish did not appeal to twentieth-century home cooks
- However, some restaurants serve the dish during the fall holidays, while others serve it due to its fall traditions. Indian pudding is also served during the fall holidays
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream pairs well with Indian pudding, as shown by the vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
How to celebrate #indianpuddingday.
Although Indian pudding will take a long time to cook, it's definitely worth the wait. Using this Slow Cooker Indian Pudding Recipe, make some Indian pudding. And if you do, be sure to snap a photo and post your triumphant reward. Others will want to join you then, as you know others will want to join you.
To post on social media, use the hashtag #IndianPuddingDay.
History of national indian pudding day has spanned history
Pudding FAQ
Q. Is there other types of pudding on the calendar?
We can say with a resounding, "Yes!" we can reveal that there are several pudding days on the calendar!
- Plum Pudding
- Vanilla Pudding
- Chocolate Pudding
- Rice Pudding
- Yorkshire Pudding
Q. Is puddings savory or sweet?
A. Puddings can be either savory or sweet. They can also be sweetened in different amounts of sweetness. Some puddings are made with grains or bread, and some are more like custard.
