It’s the ultimate set and forget dish come Christmas.
25 takes on Christmas pudding that are far from traditional
Why not break with tradition this Christmas and whip up a pudding that’s far from typical? From pears to ancient Egypt, these recipes are anything but traditional.
Panettone pudding
This spectacular steamed panettone and orange pudding is nothing short of a maestro's magic.
Moscow mule delicious pudding
Famously served in a copper mug, this tribute pudding to the Moscow mule is a rich, golden colour. Moscow mule delicious pudding
Baked rice pudding with raspberries
Raspberries have a lovely sharp bite that goes well with this rich, creamy pudding, says Mike. Baked rice pudding with raspberries
Apple self-saucing pudding
Quite frankly, you had us at self-saucing pudding. Apple self-saucing pudding
Fresh ideas
Grapes
Grapes are at their peak right now, look for firm, bright fruit for a sweet juicy snack.
Jam doughnut pudding
Doughnuts in a pudding?! Yes please.
Darren Purchese's hot banana, rum and raisin caramel puddings with chocolate sauce
This is perfect for those cold Sunday afternoons to finish off a roast lunch, says Darren. But who wants to wait until Sunday? Make it now and thank us later. Darren Purchese’s hot banana, rum and raisin caramel puddings with chocolate sauce
Lune's chocolate and hazelnut croissant bread and butter pudding
We developed our own bread and butter pudding recipe for our Lune Lab – made with croissants, of course, says Lune’s Kate Reid. Lune’s chocolate and hazelnut croissant bread and butter pudding
Chocolate and blackberry self-saucing puddings
Is there anything more comforting than a gooey, chocolate pudding? Chocolate and blackberry self-saucing puddings
Baked rice pudding with bay-roasted plums
This classic dessert is a real crowd-pleaser. The contrast of the warm rice pudding with cooled roasted plums is heavenly, says Jamie. Baked rice pudding with bay-roasted plums
Apple and butterscotch pudding
Apples and caramel reunite in a combination that is scrape-your-bowl-clean good. Apple and butterscotch pudding
Chilli choc chia seed pudding
Quick, easy and best of all, healthy. This recipe is an edited extract from Bondi Harvest: Balance – the Australian Wholefood Cook Book by Guy Turland and Mark Alston, $39.99, HarperCollins, out now. Chilli choc chia seed pudding
Baked custard and rice pudding with marsala cherries
This is my Italian version of ‘impossible pie’. The rice falls through the custard while cooking, creating layers of sweetened rice and custard. It’s delicious served warm or cold, says our Assistant Food Editor, Sam Coutts. Baked custard and rice pudding with marsala cherries
Sugar-free chocolate and sticky date pudding
Make a date with your couch to best enjoy the warming goodness of this take on an indulgent sticky date pudding from Elena Duggan. Sugar-free chocolate and sticky date pudding
Black velvet puddings
Putting beer in a pudding? Just trust us on this one. It tastes amazing. Black velvet puddings