Blanc-Manger

Blanc-manger is a pudding-like dessert whose origins stem all the way back to the 13th century. It is believed that the dish may have been introduced to Europe by the Arab peoples of North Africa and Spain. The word blanc-manger stems from the old French words blanc mangier, which translate literally to “white dish” or “white food” (referring to the milky color of the preparation). In the Middle Ages, the blanc-manger was a savory dish that usually incorporated almond milk, gr