Sweet as pudding

Bread pudding is a familiar sight at the Louisiana table, but this sweet classic treat is not only a Southern staple. Several cultures have their own versions, each more delicious than the last. Here are a few local eateries that serve up a sweet pudding without the bread: Enoteca Marcello: This wine bar’s decadent Anna Tutta Panna is a sugary delight: a thick caramel balanced with a fluffy topping of homemade whipped cream and shaved almonds. Every bite is sweet and smooth, and you’ll be licking your spoon before you know it. Beausoleil: Light, fluffy, but fully satisfying, the chocolate pot de crčme is somewhere between a pudding and a mousse, topped with whipped cream and crumbled espresso beans. For a simple-seeming dish, it’s got surprising depth of flavor, and you may be tempted to order a second. The Londoner: Sticky toffee pudding is to England as bread pudding is to south Louisiana, and The Londoner’s version holds true to the standard. Chewy, salty-sweet, and sticky enough to glue your teeth together (in a good way, we promise!), the chocolate-caramel taste is enhanced by a layer of creamy custard across the top.