Rich and creamy
chocolate pudding gained popularity in the early 20th century when instant pudding mixes were introduced
becoming a simple and cherished dessert in American homes.
This pudding
which has its roots in colonial America
was created as a cheap method to use up stale bread.
Over time
it developed into a popular delicacy that frequently has custard foundations
spices
and raisins.
It is a brown sugar and butter pudding with a caramel-like texture that originated in the early 1900s
influenced by the popular butterscotch sweets of the day.
Traditionally made with wafers
bananas
and vanilla pudding layered between them and topped with whipped cream or meringue
this Southern staple gained popularity in the 19th century.
A traditional
straightforward dessert that became a household mainstay in American homes in the late 19th century thanks in large part to the introduction of prepackaged pudding mixes.