Banana pudding
Banana pudding is a dessert generally consisting of repeated layers of sweet vanilla flavored custard, cookies (usually Vanilla Wafers or ladyfingers) and sliced fresh bananas placed in a dish and served, topped with whipped cream or meringue.[1] The wafers absorb the custard.
It is commonly associated with Southern U.S. cuisine, however, it can be found around the country.[2] Furthermore, it closely resembles an English Trifle in that it is assembled in layers and includes custard, fruit, sponge cake, and whipped cream.
It can be prepared using a baked or refrigerated method, with the latter being the more popular, particularly among home cooks. Moreover, many recipes have been adapted using vanilla pudding instead of a true custard. Other recipes omit the wafers. An early Banana Pudding recipe was published in "The Kentucky Receipt Book," by Mary Harris Frazer, in 1903.[3] However, even this recipe does not include wafers.
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[edit] History of the Banana
Bananas originated in South East Asia, mainly in India. Arab conquerors brought them to the west and moved from Asia Minor to Africa and finally carried the fruit to the New World by the first explorers and missionaries around the Caribbean. Banana cultivation started in 1834 and really started picked up in the late 1880’s.[4]
[edit] How it should be made
The main way to make Banana pudding is made in layers. Bananas, pudding, wafers, and then repeat. Banana pudding is like a geology. Over time the layers press together and the flavors mix into one another. With every bite, you can taste not only the ingredients but also what they have jointed int; creamy and cool taste with a nice texture.[5]
[edit] Banana pudding festival
The National Banana Pudding Festival is held at the Hickman County Ag Pavilion and Fairgrounds at Grinder's Switch just outside of Centerville, Tennessee. The event features live music concerts and many attractions. People there make all kinds of banana puddings.[6]
[edit] Nutritional Facts
According to Jill Corleone, a registered dietitian, said that most people need three servings of milk or milk products a day to meet their calcium needs, according to the USDA. Banana pudding made with milk acts as a source of calcium. To help control fat and calorie intake, choose banana pudding made with low-fat milk.[7]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Rosengarten, David (November, 2003). "Southern Banana Pudding this was first made in 1961". The Splendid Table (American Public Media). http://splendidtable.publicradio.org/recipes/special_thanksgiving_bananapudding.shtml.
- ^ Richard Sax,Classic Home Desserts: A Treasury of Heirloom and Contemporary Recipes from Around the World (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, April 1, 2000), page 138. ISBN 0618003916
- ^ Mary Harris Frazer,The Kentucky Receipt Book (BiblioBazaar, October 9, 2008), page 221. ISBN 0559331347
- ^ "Bananas." A Brief History of Bananas. PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. <http://www.plu.edu/~bananas/brief-history/home.html>.
- ^ Tomllinson, Tommy. "Food." Our State Magazine. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. <http://www.ourstate.com/banana-pudding/>.
- ^ National Banana Pudding Festival. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. <http://bananapuddingfest.org/?page_id=7>.
- ^ Corleone, Jill. "Nutritional Information for Banana Pudding." Livestrong. Livestrong. Web. 21 Feb. 2012. <http://www.livestrong.com/article/347811-nutritional-information-for-banana-pudding/>.
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