Dessert

42 perfect puddings

Cosy up and dig your spoon into one of these delightful desserts.
Gooey chocolate puddings

... without too much effort

John Paul Urizar

As the weather cools down, we tend to turn to heartier food and dessert is no exception! For the ultimate comforting treat, you can’t go past a warm, decadent pudding. Here, we’ve pulled together a collection of our favourites, from quick individual puddings to gorgeous steamed puddings that are well worth the wait. You’ll also find rich self-saucing puddings and a croissant pudding cake for when you’re trying to impress. Cook up one (or all) of these delicious puddings that are sure to warm your heart and tummy.

Looking for more gooey desserts, self saucing puddings, rice puddings or bread and butter puddings?

Classic chocolate self-saucing pudding

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Classic chocolate self-saucing pudding

Classic chocolate self-saucing pudding

Rich and gooey, this self-saucing pudding is not for the faint-hearted. Balance out intense chocolate flavours with a dollop of vanilla ice cream.

Jam Roll Pudding
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Jam roll pudding

Jam roll pudding

The classic jam roll is a humble yet versatile cake. We have used it here to create a delicious pudding, perfect for cold winter evenings where special treats are mandatory.

saucy caramel pudding

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Saucy caramel pudding

Saucy caramel pudding

Old-fashioned baked fig pudding

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Baked fig pudding

Baked fig pudding

As the weather cools off, a luscious hot dessert really hits the spot. This baked pudding is simple and tasty – a fine old-fashioned treat.

Steamed jam pudding

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Steamed jam pudding

Steamed jam pudding

Citrus rice pudding

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Citrus rice pudding

Citrus rice pudding

spanish caramel rice pudding

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Spanish caramel rice pudding

Spanish caramel rice pudding

maple syrup buttermilk pudding

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Maple syrup buttermilk pudding

Maple syrup buttermilk pudding

caramel self-saucing pudding

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Caramel self-saucing pudding

Caramel self-saucing pudding

If you fancy a decadent dessert for those long cold winter nights, consider this indulgent caramel self-saucing pudding. Serve it with lashings of thickened cream or ice-cream for a truly warming end to the chilliest of evenings.

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Golden syrup steamed pudding

Golden syrup steamed pudding

Sweet, dense and oozing with sticky golden syrup, this gorgeous steamed pudding is perfect served warm with a dollop of cream or ice-cream for an indulgent weekend treat.

Dean Wilmot/Kate Brown

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Ginger sticky date pudding

Ginger sticky date pudding

The addition of ginger offers a hint of spicy heat to a classic sticky date pudding.

caramel banana steamed pudding

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Caramel banana steamed pudding

Caramel banana steamed pudding

Make this rich and delicious banana and caramel steamed pudding in your pressure cooker for a moist, sweet dessert that will be ready in under an hour

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Rhubarb and orange sponge pudding

Rhubarb and orange sponge pudding

A light pillowy sponge topping on top of the orange-poached rhubarb mixture creates this fresh and citrusy winter pudding.

Bread and butter pudding

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Bread and butter pudding

Bread and butter pudding

A moist and tender custard pudding freckled with sweet sultanas. A great way to use stale bread and finished perfectly with a drizzle of runny cream.

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Dark chocolate croissant pudding

Dark chocolate croissant pudding

This decadent bread and butter variation uses croissants and dark chocoalte for a truly indulgent treat.

sago plum puddings

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Slow-cooked sago pudding

Slow-cooked sago pudding

Apple Bread Pudding
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Apple bread pudding

Apple bread pudding

This humble sweet bread pudding is incredibly satisfying, easy to make and tastes heavenly served warm with a drizzle of fresh cream.

CHOCOLATE&IRISHCREAM CROISSANT PUDDING

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Chocolate & Irish cream croissant pudding

Chocolate & Irish cream croissant pudding

This rich, custardy bread and butter pudding is both light, thanks to the flaky croissants, and rich with chocolate and Irish cream. Serve with a dollop of cream or ice-cream.

Banana butterscotch self-saucing pudding

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Banana butterscotch self-saucing pudding

Banana butterscotch self-saucing pudding

Nutty butterscotch and creamy bananas are a match made in heaven. Put them together in a pudding and you’ve got yourself culinary divinity.

Saucy New Puddings - Blueberry and lemon delicious pudding
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Blueberry and lemon delicious pudding

Blueberry and lemon delicious pudding

Delicious bursts of blueberry create a delight to the senses.

croissant custard pudding withstrawberries

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Croissant custard pudding with strawberries

Croissant custard pudding with strawberries

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Saucy chocolate and raspberry pudding

Saucy chocolate and raspberry pudding

Instead of berries, you could use jarred morello cherries for a “black forest” surprise.

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Jam and peach donut puddings

These sweet and sugary jam and peach donut puddings are the ultimate sweet treat for morning or afternoon tea! Easy to prepare and so delicious!

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Blueberry pudding mug cake

These beautiful vanilla mug puddings are studded with juicy blueberries to create a super easy dessert in five minutes. Simply pop your ingredients in the microwave and let the magic happen.

pumpkin spiced ice cream puddings

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Pumpkin spiced puddings

Unique, eye-catching and oh-so sweet, these little ice-cream-topped heirloom pumpkin puddings from make an unforgettable dessert. You will need to start this recipe a day ahead.

rice pudding

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Rice pudding

Creamy vanilla rice pudding, served hot or cold is a favourite comfort food. This version has sultanas for bursts of sweetness. Serve topped with fruit or nuts.

Chocolate and raspberry croissant pudding

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Chocolate and raspberry croissant pudding

Chocolate and raspberry croissant pudding

A truly indulgent bread and butter pudding that uses croissants with added chocolate and berries to take it up a notch.

Sticky date pudding2

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Sticky date pudding

Sticky date pudding

This irresistibly rich all-time favourite dessert is so easy to make. The best part – that amazingly moreish butterscotch sauce.

soft-centred chocolate cakes

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Molten chocolate lava cakes

Molten chocolate lava cakes

Sink your spoon into the delicate cake and watch the molten chocolate goodness ooze out. Serve with fresh raspberries and softly whipped cream for a truly indulging treat.

Bread and butter pudding

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Bread and butter pudding

Bread and butter pudding

This moist and tender pudding freckled with golden sultanas tastes heavenly with a drizzle of runny cream.

Gooey chocolate puddings
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Gooey hot chocolate puddings

These adorable individual chocolate puddings are served hot to warm you from the inside.

Lemon Delicious

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Lemon delicious

Lemon delicious

All the bright flavours of lemon in a moist and fluffy pudding. Serve with a dollop of cream or ice-cream for a delicious after-dinner treat.

Berry and tamarillo CROISSANT PUDDING CAKE

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Berry and tamarillo croissant pudding cake

Berry and tamarillo croissant pudding cake

Serve this decadent winter dessert with lashings of whipped cream.

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Sticky toffee date puddings

Sweet and sticky toffee date puddings – the ultimate dessert! With the perfect combination of flavour and texture, these puddings will have you screaming out for more!

tiramisu self-saucing pudding

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Tiramisu self-saucing pudding

Tiramisu self-saucing pudding

Creating this warm pudding version of the classic Italian dessert Tiramisu is pure genius! This recipe uses the beloved classic flavours to make a whole new style of decadent dessert.

Beetroot chocolate pudding

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Beetroot Chocolate Pudding

Beetroot Chocolate Pudding

This healthy pudding uses beetroot to keep it moist and sweet.

rose queen puddings

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Rose queen puddings

Rose queen puddings

cranberry and orange hazelnut steamed puddings

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Cranberry and orange hazelnut steamed puddings

Cranberry and orange hazelnut steamed puddings

chocolate and cherry puddings

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Little chocolate and cherry puddings

If you’re dreaming of satisfying your craving for chocolate, why not try these delectable chocolate and cherry puddings. Serve them piping hot from the oven with a generous scoop of good quality vanilla ice-cream.

self-saucing pudding recipes

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Mocha self-saucing pudding

Mocha self-saucing pudding

Bring the flavour of a coffee specialty to this cake-like pudding. Adding Kahlua to enliven the sauce further and serving with berries and cream makes for a truly decadent dessert.

Orange and pomegranate steamed puddings

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Orange and pomegranate steamed puddings

Orange and pomegranate steamed puddings

These tangy steamed puddings are a delightful after dinner treat. They can also be made ahead and reheated. And they are suitable for diabetics.

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Chocolate and dulce de leche puddings

These heavenly chocolate and dulce de leche puddings are the perfect way to end a meal! Sweet, rich, and easy to prepare – what more could you want!

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