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National Vanilla Pudding Day 2023: Date, History, Facts about Puddings

National Vanilla Pudding Day is observed annually to recognise the simple-to-prepare and delectable confection that is consumed by nearly every American household.

On May 22, National Vanilla Pudding Day, indulge your sweet tooth by commemorating your devotion to vanilla puddings. Yes, abandon your diet and prepare to devour this delicious dessert.

The background of National Vanilla Pudding Day

National Vanilla Pudding Day is observed annually to recognise the simple-to-prepare and delectable confection that is consumed by nearly every American household. Although the origins of the day are unclear, the history of puddings is lengthy and fascinating. Did you know that puddings were originally a sausage-like meat entrée rather than a dessert? This dish was popular during the Middle Ages, and the traditional dessert has changed considerably over time.

Milk, sugar, and fish or meat were the original constituents. Obviously, we’ve come a long way since then, and the mere idea of eating a meat-based custard is repulsive. From meat pudding, this dish evolved into a dessert, and then into a jelly-based delicacy known as Jell-O. Thereafter, various custard flavours, including chocolate, vanilla, butterscotch and caramel, were introduced. Due to globalisation, it is quite simple to find a variety of flavours, such as lemon custard, orange custard and coffee custard, among others. In addition, there are numerous variations of the original pudding, such as bread pudding, flan, creme brûlée, rice pudding and Christmas pudding. Some custard recipes include fruit as well.

Since most puddings are simple to prepare, packaged puddings were introduced in the United States in 1918. In contrast, instant puddings did not reach the market until the mid-1940s.

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5 FUN FACTS ABOUT PUDDINGS

During the Middle Ages, only the privileged in Europe consumed desserts.

In the United States, Jell-O is the most ubiquitous custard.

Chocolate custard takes first place as the most popular custard.

It costs $14,500 at the Fortress hotel in Sri Lanka.

The term ‘pudding’ is derived from the French word ‘boudin,’ which means sausage.

NATIONAL VANILLA PUDDING DAY DATES

Year Date Day
2023 May 22 Monday
2024 May 22 Wednesday
2025 May 22 Thursday
2026 May 22 Friday
2027 May 22 Saturday
Arshiya Khan

Arshiya Khan is a Commerce graduate who loves to write on general and trending topics.

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