National Indian Pudding Day
There is a rich and thick indulgence that is perfect for a cold winter’s day, something that brings the warmth and deliciousness of tradition together with childhood memories. In the New England area, this indulgence is known as ‘Indian Pudding’, a variation on the Hasty Pudding that was a classic...
Celebrate New England heritage and comfort-food nostalgia with limited-time Indian pudding promotions and recipe content targeting regional and traditional-food enthusiasts.
- Share family Indian pudding recipes and memories tied to New England traditions
- Partner with regional bakeries/restaurants to feature Indian pudding specials in November
- Create 'heritage dessert' content highlighting the colonial history and modern twists on the classic
- Promote Indian pudding ingredients and baking supplies to home cooks preparing traditional holiday desserts
Indian pudding was an innovation of the English settlers when they came to the new world and encountered corn. Expanding on their previous favorite, hasty pudding, they created this dish to fill a need from the old world. The conversion was so successful Indian Pudding became a thing of its own, and has since taken a place in the traditional foods of the new world. National Indian Pudding Day celebrates this long history.