Malva pudding is a sweet pudding of South African origin. It contains apricot jam and has a spongy caramelised texture. A cream sauce is always poured over it while it is hot, and it is usually served warm with cold custard and/or ice-cream. Many South African restaurants offer it. The pudding is thought to originally be of Dutch[1] then Cape Dutch origin synonymous with the Cape.[2][3]
Type | Pudding |
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Place of origin | South Africa |
Serving temperature | Hot |
Main ingredients | flour, sugar, milk, apricot jam , balsamic vinegar |
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The pudding gained popularity on the West Coast of the US after Oprah Winfrey's personal chef, Art Smith, served it for Christmas dinner in 2006 to the pupils of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa.[4]
There are various theories on the origin of the name.
Cape brandy pudding is a closely related dish to, possibly a variant of, Malva pudding. The main difference being the substitution of some Malva ingredients with Cape brandy and dates for sweetness.[11]