Banana pudding facts for kids
Banana pudding served in a bowl with vanilla wafers
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| Type | Pudding |
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| Course | Dessert |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Region or state | United States |
| Main ingredients | Bananas, cookies (Vanilla Wafers or ladyfingers), custard, vanilla flavoring |
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Banana pudding is a dessert generally consisting of layers of sweet vanilla flavored custard, cookies (usually Vanilla Wafers or ladyfingers) and sliced fresh bananas placed in a dish and served, topped with whipped cream or meringue.
It is commonly associated with Southern American cuisine, however, it can be found around the country. Furthermore, it closely resembles an English trifle in that it is assembled in layers and includes custard, fruit, sponge cake, and whipped cream.
Banana pudding can be prepared using a baked or refrigerated method, with the latter being the more popular, particularly among home cooks. Moreover, many recipes have been adapted using vanilla or banana pudding instead of a true custard. Other recipes omit the wafers. An early banana pudding recipe was published in The Kentucky Receipt Book, by Mary Harris Frazer, in 1903. However, even this recipe does not include wafers.
Method of preparation
A typical method for making Banana pudding is to repeatedly layer the bananas, custard, and wafers into a dish and top with whipped cream or meringue. Over time, the wafers will absorb the custard and the layers will press together causing the flavors to intermingle.
National Banana Pudding Festival
The National Banana Pudding Festival is held at the Centerville River Park in Centerville, Tennessee. It is a 2-day event held on the first weekend of October.
See also
In Spanish: Budín de banana para niños
