Pouding Chômeur
Pouding Chômeur, or 'Poor Man's Pudding,' is a classic French-Canadian dessert featuring a simple batter that bakes into a moist cake while a rich, caramel-like sauce forms underneath. It typically uses basic pantry staples like flour, sugar, butter, and milk or water, often flavored with vanilla or maple syrup. This comforting treat originated in Quebec during the Great Depression as an affordable way to create a sweet, filling dessert.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is very high in carbohydrates and fat, primarily from sugar, butter, and flour, with minimal protein. A single serving can provide a significant calorie boost, roughly in the range of 300-450 calories, offering quick energy but limited essential nutrients beyond calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 420 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 68 g |
| Fat | 17 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 48 g |
| Sodium | 280 mg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 IU |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.1 mg |
| Niacin | 0.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 90 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a beloved symbol of frugal, home-style Québécois cooking, born from necessity but cherished for its rich, nostalgic flavor. Nutritionally, its unique 'self-saucing' mechanism—where a hot liquid poured over the batter before baking creates a distinct cake and sauce layers—is a clever, simple technique that maximizes flavor and texture from basic ingredients.
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