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.

Nov 24, 2022

Christmas self-saucing pudding

It’s the ultimate set and forget dish come Christmas.

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

Roast chicken with verjuice, grapes, walnuts and tarragon

Serves 4

This chicken dish is like a little piece of home, plated up with plenty of love and an abundance of flavour.

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Roast chicken with verjuice, grapes, walnuts and tarragon

Serves 4

This chicken dish is like a little piece of home, plated up with plenty of love and an abundance of flavour.

View recipe

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