Welf pudding facts for kids

Welf pudding or Guelph pudding (German: Welfenspeise or Welfenpudding) is a special two-layered pudding from Germany. It is sometimes called Hock Pudding. This dessert is famous for its two different colored layers.

What is Welf Pudding?

Welf pudding is a sweet treat that looks as good as it tastes. It has a white bottom layer and a yellow top layer. This makes it a very colorful and interesting dessert. It is a popular dish in Lower Saxony, a region in northern Germany.

How is Welf Pudding Made?

Making Welf pudding involves two main steps for its two layers.

• The bottom layer is white. It is made from a cooked milk and vanilla sauce. This sauce is mixed with very stiffly whipped egg whites. Once it is ready, it needs to be chilled until it is firm.
• The top layer is yellow. This layer is a special wine sauce. It is made by beating egg yolks with white wine and a little lemon juice. This yellow sauce is then poured over the chilled white layer.

Where Does the Name Come From?

The name Welf pudding comes from the colors of a very old and important German family. This family was called the House of Welf. They were also known as the House of Guelph.

The House of Welf

The House of Welf was a powerful aristocratic family. This means they were a noble family with a lot of influence. They ruled a place called the Principality of Lüneburg during medieval times. The white and yellow colors of the pudding match the colors of their family crest or flag.

A Special Dessert for a Special Occasion

Welf pudding was first made by a chef from Hanover, a city in Germany. It was created for a very special event. This event was the 200th anniversary of the House of Welf's rule. People say that this delicious pudding became the favorite dessert of Ernest Augustus, Elector of Hanover. He was an important ruler from that family.