Indian pudding

noun

1. a sweet baked pudding made of cornmeal, molasses, milk, and various spices.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Indian pudding¹

An Americanism dating back to 1715–25

Example Sentences

But cornmeal — usually ground from another hard maize called dent corn — is one of a handful of main ingredients found on Thanksgiving tables across the continental United States, baked into loaves, muffins and sticks; crumbled into stuffings and dressings; and steamed with molasses and eggs in a custard that has been known as Indian pudding since the era when the colonists referred to ground corn as Indian meal.

From New York Times

And in Vermont, Perkins said, tables often were filled with baked beans, or green beans, or Indian pudding, and an assortment of “relishes,” which he said were what 21st century eaters would call pickles.

From Washington Times

On some American tables, Indian pudding, sweet potato pudding, or corn pudding make an annual appearance.

From Slate

Have you ever had Indian pudding within 2,500 miles of this ZIP Code?

From Los Angeles Times

It’s unspeakably rich, but do leave room for dessert: Indian pudding or Maine blueberry ice cream.

From Time