Bakewell pudding is named after which English town?

Bakewell pudding is named after Bakewell, a market town in Derbyshire, England.

The dessert is made with a pastry base, jam, and an almond-flavored egg mixture. It is associated with Bakewell in the Peak District, where local shops have long sold versions of the pudding. The dish is generally served as a dessert, often with custard or cream.

Bakewell pudding is frequently confused with Bakewell tart. The tart is a related but distinct preparation, usually made with shortcrust pastry, jam, and a frangipane topping. Both names are connected to the same town, but they should not automatically be treated as identical recipes.

Stories about the pudding’s accidental invention are widely repeated, including a tale involving jam placed beneath an egg mixture. Such stories are part of the dish’s popular history, while the exact development of the recipe is less certain than its association with Bakewell.