History of Huguenot Torte

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This is Charleston, South Carolina's most famous dessert - almost all restaurants in the area serve this wonderfully delicious apple and nut torte.

It is generally thought that this modern dessert was adapted from the classic Ozark Pudding (which is more of a cake than a pudding) that originated in northwest Arkansas and southwest Missouri.

The Ozark Pudding was a favorite of the Huguenot community of Charleston and was made in homes and taverns. This pudding was given the name Huguenot Torte to reflect the Huguenot's love of this dessert and their heritage. The name stuck in Charleston, and it continues to be called that to this day, even though the dessert is neither a torte nor is it of Huguenot origin.