National Indian Pudding Day
National Indian Pudding Day is recognized as a cold-weather classic. Serve up this classic New England dessert that is sure to wow on November 13th each year.
English colonists brought hasty pudding to North America in the seventeenth century, transforming it. Although the colonists initially made the pudding with wheat due to a grain shortage, the colonists eventually used cornmeal. Since the colonists had 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 replaced the water with milk, which was also replaced by milk. Cooks add either molasses or maple syrup for added flavor. They also added cinnamon, ground ginger, butter, eggs, raisins, and nuts.
They then baked the Indian pudding for several hours. Baking transforms the pudding's texture 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, but most American cookbooks included a dessert for Indian pudding
- Commercial puddings with an industrially smooth consistency replaced Indian pudding's popularity by the 20th century
- The long cooking time needed for Indian pudding 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
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream pair well with Indian pudding
How to celebrate #indianpuddingday
Although Indian pudding will take a long time to cook, it's well worth the wait. Using this Slow Cooker Indian Pudding Recipe, make some Indian pudding by using this Slow Cooker Indian Pudding Recipe. And if you do, be sure to snap a picture and post your triumphant reward. You know others will want to join you later.
To post on social media, use #IndianPuddingDay.
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Pudding FAQ
Q. Is there other types of pudding on the calendar?
A. We can confirm that there are several pudding days on the calendar, with a resounding, "Yes!"
- 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, while others are more like custard.
