Pudding is a sweet that has acquired different meanings and recipes in many regions. The word “pudding” is believed to come from the French word “boudin” and originally from the Latin word“botellus,” meaning a small sausage, since encased meats work as a major ingredient in puddings made in medieval Europe.
In the present times, it can be relished either as a dessert or a savoury (spicy or salty) dish included in the main meal in many parts of the world. A dish that can be enjoyed as baked or steamed or boiled pudding in the United States and Canada characteristically denotes a milk-based dessert similar to egg-based custards, mousse, or instant custards.
In India, puddings are prepared in the form of kheer and custards. If you would like to prepare one at home, here are two easy and tasty pudding recipes.
- Litchi Pudding
This recipe carries a strong, fruity flavour and is an enjoyable treat for kids who love fruits, particularly litchis.
Ingredients
1½ cups chopped Litchees
3 tbsp Custard Powder
3 cups (450 ml)Nestlé a+ Nourish Milk
1 tbsp Gelatine
50 gms Pomegranate
2 tbsp Warm Water
1/2 tin (200 gms)Nestlé MILKMAID
200 ml Fresh cream
Recipe
- Mix the custard powder in the milk to make a thin paste and add the remaining milk and bring it to a boil.
- Soak the gelatine in warm water and add it to the custard mix once it turns warm.
- Mix and add Nestlé MILKMAID once it is mixed; allow the mixture to cool.
- Add whipped cream to the custard.
- Add up chopped litchis, transfer it to glasses and allow to set in the fridge. Garnish with pomegranate while serving.
- Bread Pudding
If you want to prepare something sweet and tasty with minimum ingredients, this bread pudding recipe is for you.
Ingredients
2 beaten Eggs
2 cups Nestlé a+ Nourish Milk
50 gmsKishmish (Raisins)
1/2 tin (200 gms)Nestlé MILKMAID
A pinch Jaiphal (Nutmeg) Powder
25 gms Butter
6 Bread slices
Recipe
- Preheat the oven to 160ºC. Cut the edges of bread slices, apply butter and cut it into triangular pieces. Arrange the slices in layers in a baking dish. Keep sprinkling kishmish between the layers.
- Beat Nestlé MILKMAID, eggs, milk, and nutmeg. Pour it over the buttered slices.
- Bake at 174 degrees for 30-40 minutes till the pudding is golden brown on the top. Serve hot or cold.
We hope these recipes help you surprise your kids and family with some yummy dishes. Your kids can also participate and help you prepare these; it can be a fun family time.