Malva pudding facts for kids
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| Type | Pudding |
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| Place of origin | South Africa |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | flour, sugar, milk, apricot jam , balsamic vinegar |
Malva pudding is a super yummy and sweet dessert from South Africa. It's a type of pudding that feels soft and spongy. This delicious treat has a special caramelised taste. It's often made with apricot jam, which gives it a fruity flavor.
People usually serve Malva pudding warm. A creamy sauce is poured over it while it's still hot. You can enjoy it with custard or even ice cream. Many restaurants in South Africa serve this popular dessert. It's believed that Malva pudding first came from Dutch settlers in the Cape Dutch region.
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Malva Pudding Becomes Famous
Malva pudding became very popular in the United States. This happened after Oprah Winfrey's chef, Art Smith, served it for Christmas dinner. He made it in 2006 for the students at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa.
What's in a Name?
No one is completely sure how Malva pudding got its name. There are a few different ideas about it!
Sweet Marshmallow Idea
One idea comes from the Oxford English Dictionary. They suggest the name comes from an Afrikaans word, malvalekker. This word means "marshmallow." Maybe the pudding's soft, spongy texture reminded people of a marshmallow.
Plant Power Idea
Another idea is about plants. Malva is also an Afrikaans word for geranium. Some people think the pudding might have originally been flavored with leaves from a lemon-scented or rose-scented geranium plant. These plants are native to South Africa.
Named After a Person
Chef Art Smith, who made the pudding famous, heard another story. He said that a person named Colin Cowie told him the pudding was named after a woman called Malva.
Wine Connection Idea
Some people think the name comes from a type of wine called Malvasia (also known as malmsey wine). They believe the sauce for the pudding might have originally contained this wine. Others suggest the pudding was simply served with Malvasia wine.
Similar Desserts
A dessert called Jan Ellis Pudding is a type of Malva pudding. It's a similar sweet treat that people enjoy.
