Christmas pudding recipes (2024)

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Whether you make yours on Stir-up Sunday, or you need a last-minute pud for Christmas Day, we have the answer with fruity, nutty and chocolatey recipes.

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  • Next level Christmas pudding

    A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.5 ratings

    Update the traditional Christmas pud to include more of what you love - cherries, almonds and figs are a feature of this pudding and make it super special

  • Easy Christmas pudding

    A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.24 ratings

    A classic light, spiced Christmas pudding - so simple you don't even need any kitchen scales

  • Pressure-cooked citrus Christmas pudding

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings

    Make a Christmas pud in half the usual time by using a pressure cooker. You'll save both energy and effort, and be rewarded with a deliciously moist dessert

  • Microwave Christmas mug cake

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

    Make a large cake using a 600ml mug or halve the mixture to make one small cake instead of two. Enjoy with brandy butter or custard

  • A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.17 ratings

    An irresistibly tipsy passion fruit and Cointreau-laced pud that steams in half the time of a traditional Christmas pudding

  • A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.19 ratings

    A twist on the classic Christmas pudding, our cherry version is served with silky dark chocolate, a rich brandy sauce and a dollop of double cream

  • Lighter Christmas pudding

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.6 ratings

    Make this lighter version of a classic Christmas pudding as an alternative festive dessert. It’s packed with all the same fruits and spices, but swaps suet for butter

  • Slow cooker Christmas pudding

    A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.6 ratings

    Get ready for Christmas with this rich and sticky pud laden with fruits, nuts and spices. This slow cooker version takes the stress out of steaming

  • Classic Christmas pudding

    A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.42 ratings

    A homemade Christmas pudding is easy to make, then it just needs time in the steamer to turn it into a glorious, rich, fruity dessert. A festive classic

  • Sticky ginger pear pudding

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.22 ratings

    A great last-minute alternative to a traditional Christmas pudding - plus it reheats in only five minutes

  • Chocoholic's Christmas pudding

    A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.13 ratings

    Wow. A definite crowd pleaser - chocolate mousse hidden by a layer of chocolate sponge, covered with the best chocolate topping we've ever tasted

  • Gluten-free Christmas pudding

    A star rating of 4 out of 5.4 ratings

    Make a gluten-free version of Christmas pudding for a dessert that's packed with festive spices and fruit

  • Easy Christmas pudding ice cream

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.5 ratings

    Use up leftover Christmas pudding in this tasty frozen treat from BBC Good Food reader Jo Langley

  • A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.5 ratings

    Bespoke festive puddings mean you can customise each one to individual tastes while keeping the rich fruity base the same

  • A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.7 ratings

    Pair chocolate and marmalade for a dessert made in heaven. The cream – which works with lots of other desserts, too – takes it up another notch

  • Mandarin-in-the-middle Christmas pud

    A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.14 ratings

    Impress your guests with this traditional, steamed pudding with a difference - cut to reveal a tender fruit centre and oozing citrus syrup

  • A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.12 ratings

    This syrupy twist on Christmas pud takes no time to prepare and can be steamed or made in the microwave.

  • Christmas sticky toffee pudding

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.14 ratings

    Switch up your traditional Christmas pudding with this sticky toffee version. It's a great modern twist on the classic festive dessert

  • Cherry pecan Christmas pudding

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.5 ratings

    This lighter version of the classic Christmas pud is still full of festive flavours - citrus zest and brandy are added to this nutty spiced fruitcake

  • A star rating of 5 out of 5.14 ratings

    The loaf shape makes this pud easy to slice and serve, and it takes less time to cook than a steamed one

  • Vegan Christmas pudding

    A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.18 ratings

    Make this vegan Christmas pudding as part of a festive feast, packed with dried figs, raisins, sultanas and a tot of rum. Serve warm with vegan ice cream

  • A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.18 ratings

    Not your traditional Christmas pud, but a winner with our food team. A cross between sticky toffee and Christmas pud with a lighter feel

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Christmas pudding recipes (2024)

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What's the difference between Christmas pudding and figgy pudding? ›

“Figgy pudding is a specific type of Christmas or plum pudding that contains figs as a primary ingredient along with other dried fruits,” Heron says. “However, the name 'figgy pudding' doesn't always mean it exclusively contains figs. It could contain a variety of dried fruits in addition to or alongside figs.

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What is traditionally in Christmas pudding? ›

It was made as bread pudding, by soaking stale bread in milk then adding suet, candied citron, nutmeg, eggs, raisins and brandy. It was a moulded dessert, cooked in boiling water for several hours, and served with a sweet wine sauce.

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Is it better to boil or steam Christmas pudding? ›

Ideally we would suggest that when the pudding is made it is steamed for 8 hours (the combined time of the first and second steamings) as the steaming is important for the flavour of the pudding. The pudding can then be microwaved to reheat it on Christmas Day.

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What alcohol do you pour on Christmas pudding? ›

Douse the pudding

Pour the lit brandy over the top of your Christmas pudding – the flames will transfer and – voilà! – a spectacularly festive flaming pud.

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What is Christmas pudding called in the USA? ›

Christmas Pudding (also known as plum pudding or figgy pudding) is a dish as famous as it is misunderstood.

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Why are there no figs in figgy pudding? ›

As time went on other dried fruits were used in the cake but the word “figgy” stuck around. By the Victorian era raisins and currants were typically the fruits to use, although confusingly raisins (and dried fruit in general) were known as “plums” at the time — hence why the dish is sometimes called “plum pudding.”

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Why did my Christmas pudding go mouldy? ›

The pudding should be stored in a cool, dark and dry place. If the pudding is in a warm and humid environment (such as a steamy kitchen) then there is a risk that some mould will develop on the pudding. If you live in a warm or humid climate then it may be better to store the pudding in the fridge or to freeze it.

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Why put breadcrumbs in Christmas pudding? ›

The essentials for the best puddings

Use a mixture of flour and breadcrumbs, not just flour. Though in older times the choice was more to do with economy, breadcrumbs give the pudding a much lighter texture. And again, use just enough flour to hold the mixture gently together.

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Why is my Christmas pudding soggy? ›

To prevent water from getting into the mixture, which would make the pudding soggy, make sure you secure the foil with string and fold the foil back over the string.

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What money do you put in Christmas pudding? ›

A silver sixpence was placed into the pudding mix and every member of the household gave the mix a stir. Whoever found the sixpence in their own piece of the pudding on Christmas Day would see it as a sign that they would enjoy wealth and good luck in the year to come.

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What is a good substitute for brandy in Christmas pudding? ›

You can use any other high alcohol liquor that you have to hand for flaming the pudding (though not a fortified wine, such as port) and cognac/brandy and whisky are often traditional choices. Port could be used for soaking the fruits for the pudding but make sure it is a sweet variety of port.

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What is the white stuff on Christmas pudding? ›

The is the all-time classic sauce to slather over the traditional Christmas Pudding is a brandy sauce. A pudding already will have either brandy or rum in it depending on your taste, so a splash added to a lovely white sauce becomes a perfect partner.

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What is a figgy pudding made of? ›

Much like a “full breakfast,” Mervis says the ingredients used in figgy pudding can often be a source of contention, but the dish is typically made with dried fruit (traditionally raisins, sultanas, currants and figs), brown sugar or treacle, mixed spices, breadcrumbs, suet, eggs, and alcohol (often brandy, sherry or ...

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Why do they call it figgy pudding? ›

History of Figgy Pudding

Rather than creamy puddings and custards, which Southern cooks are familiar with, this Christmas pudding dates back to medieval England and is a steamed cake full of spices, raisins, and currants soaked in brandy. If it contains figs, it is called a figgy pudding.

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What kind of pudding did Mrs. Cratchit make? ›

Cratchit's confectionery success, the figgy (also known as the plum or Christmas) pudding has a long history.

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What Christmas Carol talks about figgy pudding? ›

We reveal the lyrics and history behind the carol that demands – and makes you feel rather hungry for – figgy pudding. A joyous encore at Christmas choral concerts around the country, 'We Wish You a Merry Christmas' is also heard on doorsteps, in pub corners and outside supermarkets throughout the month of December.

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