Types of Pudding Trivia Quiz

Answer: Hasty Pudding

Versions of hasty pudding can be found in several parts of the world. In Italy, for instance, polenta is very similar to hasty pudding. Before the worldwide spread of corn (maize), other grains such as wheat may have been used. Hasty pudding is referenced in the song "Yankee Doodle".

Answer: Rag pudding

Rag pudding originated in 19th century England. The minced or ground meat used is often beef, but other meats can be used. Wrapped in a suet pastry, rag pudding is prepared similarly to steak and kidney pie. Rag pudding would be considered a savoury pudding.

Answer: Black Pudding

Black pudding actually contains a significant amount of a cereal such as oatmeal or barley along with pork blood and suet. It can be part of an English "full breakfast". References to black pudding can be traced back hundreds of years in cookbooks and other writings.

Answer: Banana Pudding

In the United States, banana pudding may be most associated with the cuisine of the South. For me, personally, banana pudding may be one of the best desserts. In some ways, banana pudding is similar to an English trifle. Banana pudding has its own national festival, held yearly in Centerville, TN.

Answer: Queen of Puddings

References to the Queen of Puddings can be found as far back as the late seventeenth century. The meringue referenced in the question is made from whipped egg whites and sugar. The jam is a type of fruit preserve (although as I have discovered accidentally, not as sweet as jelly).

Answer: Christmas Pudding

The brandy both allows the pudding to be preserved for several weeks, it also allows the spectacle of setting the pudding on fire. Dating back to medieval England, this type of pudding can also be called plum pudding (the term plum does not refer to the plum fruit but dried fruit such as raisins). Treacle is a sugar syrup.

Answer: Malva Pudding

Malva pudding originated in South Africa. The pudding has a spongy texture and is often served hot with custard or ice cream. Jan Ellis pudding is a variant of Malva pudding. There are several theories to origin of the name Malva pudding including being named after a woman named Malva.

Answer: Eve's Pudding

Eve's pudding is also known as Mother Eve's pudding and is named for the Biblical Eve. The first recipe for Eve's pudding dates from 1824. It is believe that Eve's pudding evolved from an earlier pudding named for William, Duke of Cumberland (1721-1765). The first recipes also used suet.

Answer: Bread Pudding

The bread used in bread pudding is often starting to go stale. Both sweet (used for deserts) and savory (often used as main dishes) versions of this pudding exist. Cinnamon, nutmeg, mace, and vanilla are some of the common spices used in sweet versions. Sweet versions also sometimes have a sweet sauce poured on top of them.

Answer: Yorkshire Pudding

Yorkshire pudding, when cooked, looks more like a popover. Eggs, flour, and milk or water are often part of the recipe along with beef drippings. References to Yorkshire pudding in cookbooks date back to the eighteenth century. Yorkshire pudding is often served as part of the Sunday roast in Britain. National Yorkshire Pudding Day is the first Sunday in February in Britain.