Christmas pudding recipes (2024)

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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
- 2 hrs 30 mins
- More effort
- Vegetarian
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
- 4 hrs 40 mins
- More effort
- Vegetarian
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
- 2 hrs 55 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
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
- 10 hrs 30 mins
- Easy
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
- 2 hrs 50 mins
- More effort
- Vegetarian
Gluten-free Christmas pudding
A star rating of 4 out of 5.4 ratings
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Make a gluten-free version of Christmas pudding for a dessert that's packed with festive spices and fruit
- 7 hrs 20 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
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
- 2 hrs 40 mins
- More effort
- Vegetarian
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
- 3 hrs 30 mins
- Easy
- Vegan
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
- 3 hrs 10 mins
- Easy
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
- 8 hrs 45 mins
- Easy
Microwave Christmas mug cake
A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings
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
- 8 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
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
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- 15 mins
- Easy
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
- 8 hrs 35 mins
- More effort
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
- 8 hrs
- More effort
- Vegetarian
A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.52 ratings
A fruity pud, served with orange custard cream, makes the perfect end to the traditional Christmas meal
- 6 hrs 30 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
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
- 1 hr 55 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
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
- 4 hrs 15 mins
- Easy
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
- 2 hrs 40 mins
- Easy
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
- 3 hrs
- Easy
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
- 1 hr 50 mins
- More effort
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
- 3 hrs
- Easy
- Vegetarian
A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.17 ratings
This deliciously moist alternative to the traditional pudding was conjured up by combining sticky toffee pudding and carrot cake
- 1 hr 50 mins
- Easy
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.
- 1 hr 50 mins
- Easy
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
- 50 mins
- A challenge

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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.

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 alcohol do you pour on Christmas pudding? ›

How do I flame the Christmas pudding? Turn out the steamed pudding onto a serving plate with a good-sized rim around the edge to catch any spirit. The important thing is to get the spirit really hot. Pour 2-3 tablespoons of brandy, rum or whisky into a long-handled metal ladle and heat it over a gas flame until hot.

Does alcohol burn off in Christmas pudding? ›

Conclusion: Christmas puddings contain ethanol that does not all evaporate during the cooking process. However, the rise in BAC after ingestion of a typical slice of Christmas pudding was negligible and unlikely to affect work performance or safety or impair a health care worker's ability to make complex decisions.

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Can you eat Christmas pudding straight away? ›

After the puddings are steamed you can either serve them straight away or, if Christmas is still a while off, cool the puddings in their basins, change the baking paper covers for clean ones and tie up.

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Can you eat 2 year old Christmas pudding? ›

Since traditional Christmas pudding is made with a variety of dried fruits and nuts along with eggs and suet (animal fat)- the high content of the liquor helps it taste better and better over time, with no risk of spoiling even two years after they are made!

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Can I eat a 10 year old Christmas pudding? ›

Any pudding using fresh fruit for moisture will go off more quickly, whereas a Christmas pudding soaked in booze with high sugar and dried fruit content will last much longer. Some Christmas puddings, made with dried fruit in the traditional way, are fine to be eaten as much as two years after they were made.

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Can I use butter instead of suet in Christmas pudding? ›

What can be used instead of suet in a Christmas pudding? My family recipe for Christmas pudding has melted butter instead of suet and it is flourless. It replaces all the flour with fine breadcrumbs. It is a great keeper and I've kept puddings in a cool dry place for 3 or 4 years.

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What do Americans have for pudding at Christmas? ›

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

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What is the difference between figgy pudding and fruitcake? ›

The Differences

Ingredients: Figgy pudding primarily contains dried fruits, breadcrumbs, and suet, while fruitcake is packed with a variety of candied and dried fruits, nuts, and spices. Texture: Figgy pudding has a moist and dense texture, while fruitcake is a dense cake with a chewy, fruity consistency.

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What is the thimble in Christmas pudding? ›

If you're old enough you will remember Christmas puddings containing coins that were said to bring the finder good luck. Before coins, charms were put inside Christmas puddings including a silver coin for wealth, a wishbone for luck, a thimble for thrift, a ring for marriage and an anchor for safe harbour.

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Does figgy pudding have figs in it? ›

" 'Figgy' — certainly at some time figs would have been incorporated into Christmas pudding recipes, but today, not traditionally." It's also a pudding in the British sense, meaning dessert — not the creamy, custardy dish most Americans associate with the word. It's a steamed cake full of raisins, currants and brandy.

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