Pudding

Bake something zesty for a change with this tempting pudding. Passionfruit and lime give this light, fluffy dessert a fantastic fruity flavour.

Sweet, moist, and packed full of juicy pineapple pieces, this fruity pudding is beautiful served with a oozing, gooey caramel sauce and a few shavings of fresh coconut to enhance the dish's tropical flavours.

Please guests over the holidays with these pudding truffles, soaked in brandy and drizzled with a white chocolate sauce.

These sweet pear puddings draped with caramel sauce make an uplifting dessert for the whole family - especially on a cool autumn or winter night.

This buttery and citrusy marmalade pudding serves as a riveting afternoon tea or dessert - especially in winter.

Add a delicious crunch to the classic sticky date pudding with roasted nuts.

Irresistible creamy coffee dessert with crostoli to dip into. A great finish to any meal.

Relive your grandma's classic with the addition of Italian pannettone. Zesty and sweet, this creamy dessert is simple but sure to please.

Add a twist to the standard rice pudding with the addition of sultanas and a side of rich caramelised pears.

This is so pretty with its red juicy fruits and is great for using up any orphan fruits in the bowl.

Kids love this cheesy sausage bake which is quick and easy to prepare.

You can freeze a pudding and some custard together in single-serve containers. They reheat well from frozen, although the custard will need a stir to make it smooth again.

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

Get your just desserts this winter with these perfect puds.

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

Substitute dates for apricots, and vanilla essence for lemon rind, if desired. Note

For a clearer result, the syrup is made with pure icing sugar, not icing sugar mixture, which contains cornflour. Note

Nashi – the main variety being nijisseiki – are ready for eating when their skin is a light yellow-green colour. When over-ripe they turn a richer yellow and begin to loss their crisp texture. Note

Must be made at least six hours ahead. Not suitable to freeze. Suitable to microwave. Note

Give this classic fruit pudding a try and fill your kitchen with the sweet smell of Christmas and family.

To make spiced custard, warm bought gluten-free custard with 2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Note

Our black forest trifle is a stunning fusion of two of the most popular desserts at recipes+. We've cheated a bit here with the store bought ingredients, but the results are still amazing.

Rich, sweet and decadent, this gluten-free dessert is beautiful served with a dollop of cool ice-cream or fresh cream.

To reheat: Boil for 1 hour in a greased pudding basin. Check label to make sure the custard is gluten free. Note

Celebrate the birth and naming of the newest princess born to the British Royal Family with this delicious chocolatey dessert. A fitting tribute to little Charlotte, we think!

Equally delicious hot or cold, these individual baked rice custards take just a few minutes to put together and are the perfect way to use up leftover rice.

There is little sugar in the dumplings as the sauce is very sweet. Note

Other canned fruit of choice may be used, such as peaches or cherries. Note

Run out of time to make a proper Christmas pudding? You can still have a tasty treat on your festive table with this last-minute recipe thanks to Julie Goodwin.

For ease, try using cooking oil spray to grease ramekins. You can add 1/4 cup chopped pecans to the mixture in step 3, if you like. Note

Add some extra chopped walnuts or pecans to cake mixture if desired – but remember this will increase the fat content. Light evaporated milk, thickened with cornflour, can be substituted for cream in many dishes, sweet and savoury. Note

Sweet, rich and utterly decadent, these gorgeous desserts are packed full of fresh dates and are beautiful enjoyed warm with a dollop of fresh cream or ice-cream.

Warming, comforting and oh-so-simple, make bread and butter pudding a staple dessert in your house this winter.

Pie apple is available in cans or jars. Or use 1 peeled cored and chopped green apple instead. Note

Individual apple and raspberry crumbles are a tartly delicious winter dessert, best served with lashings of cream or ice-cream.

As the weather starts to get colder, it's time to revisit warming Autumn desserts and this crumble is a real winner.

When you tie the baking paper and foil with string, leave a long piece of string to allow for easy removal from the cooker. Note

If cooking for children, use orange juice instead of rum. Note

Embrace tradition, don your apron and arm yourself with a sturdy wooden spoon. You simply must create this sensational steamed Christmas pudding for family and friends this festive season. They'll love you for it.

Recipe is best made just before serving. It’s important to have the apple mixture as hot as possible before spooning over the sponge topping; the heat from the apple starts the cooking process. Note

This recipe is also gluten-free. Note

These delectably sticky friands are moist and and incredibly moreish. Enjoy them on their own, or with a generous dollop of thickened cream.

Soft, sweet brioche makes a fabulous bread pudding, especially when it's liberally studded with dark chocolate and raspberries. Serve warm with double cream or vanilla ice-cream.

Forget about faffing around with collars and a bain-marie. These tangy little lemon soufflés are easy to make and simply divine. If you're in a particularly indulgent mood, a dollop of double cream won't hurt.

There is quite possibly nothing more decadent and rich than this steamed chocolate and golden syrup pudding. Served with a velvety butterscotch sauce, it will send you straight to dessert bliss.

Years ago, when the cupboard was almost bare and sweet dishes were simple, your nana made pudding from stale bread and a few cupboard staples. These white chocolate and raspberry bread puddings show just how far we've come since those days.

Back in the day, bread pudding was a practical (but uninspiring) way to use up cupboard ingredients, and fill hungry bellies. This cranberry and fig bread pudding will show you just how far we've come since then.

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.

Bread and butter pudding is as old as the hills and it's great for using up stale bread. There are many different ways of making it. This recipe is a bit of a departure from the traditional, with the addition of bananas.

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.

This pudding goes straight to the top of the favorites list when it comes to classic winter warming desserts.

The vanilla bean can be reused, wash and dry well, store in an airtight container or add to a container of sugar for vanilla-scented sugar. Note

Once upon a time, your grandmother made a thrifty bread pudding with leftover bread, and some basic store items. This chocolate pecan bread pudding is something quite, quite different.

Self-saucing puddings are quite magical really, and the best thing of all is that they’re complete when they come out of the oven. You only need a scoop of ice- cream, custard or cream for serving. Always let the pudding stand for at least 5 minutes before serving. Note

Serve this delicious gluten-free crumble with cold vanilla ice-cream.

Lusciously spiced and visually stunning, this dessert deserves a very special occasion on which to shine.

Apple and blackberry is the classic crumble combination and this oaty version doesn't disappoint.

Serve warm with cream, ice-cream or custard. Recipe is best prepared as required. Note

Tart passionfruit give these rich crème caramels a fruity lift.

This English dessert is often called Eton Mess, taking its name from Eton College, one of Britain's most famous public schools, where it was traditionally served. The `mess' part is because it was all mixed together in one big bowl.

Celebrate winter citrus with these stunning, refreshing Bavarian creams. You'll need about 8 limes for this recipe.

Impress your dinner guests with these elegant cherry and chocolate soufflés.

Serve thick wedges of this traditional pudding with custard or cream.

Ginger and caramel go together beautifully in this ultimate winter dessert, especially when teamed with decadent calvados custard.

This is wonderful served with a dollop of yoghurt and some fresh raspberries.

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.

Serve warm with pouring cream or ice-cream if desired. Pudding can be prepared severa hours ahead. Keep refrigerated and bake as required. Note

These elegant desserts are perfect for the silly season.

Give nana's plain bread and butter pudding a European flavour with this Italian version. Panettone is a yeasted cake that is the speciality of Milan and is traditionally served at Christmas. It is however available most of the year round.

Draped in melted chocolate and frozen, this incredible mixed fruit ice-cream pudding is perfect for a summer Christmas.

You will need 4 large overripe bananas (920g) for this recipe. Note

Served with warm custard, these chocolate and cherry puddings would add the perfect finishing touch to a dinner party.

Pudding can be prepared several hours ahead. Stand, covered, in the refrigerator. Bake as required. Note

We used Grand Marnier in this recipe but you could use any citrus-flavoured liqueur you like. Serve warm with lashings of cream, custard or hard sauce.

This fruity, crunchy-topped dessert is one of the easiest you'll ever make.

This steamed fruit pudding is gluten-free, dairy-free and egg-free.

Creamy and delicious, baked rice pudding is a classic dessert. Bring a shot of new flavour to an old favourite with this poached quince and almond topping.

Rich, sweet and earthy, this hazelnut butterscotch self-saucing pudding is an excellent way to warm up this winter.

Like a deconstructed summer pudding, these summer berry stacks make a fresh and delightful dessert.

Do not be intimidated by the soufflé! Think of it as a flavoured base into which beaten egg whites are folded. The heat of the oven expands the air in the egg white and contracts when cooled. So serve it immediately, hot from the oven.

It is fine to use just one 300ml carton of cream for this recipe Individual puddings will take about 30 minutes to cook. Note

A timeless dessert, this super sweet sticky date pudding is served with an oozy toffee sauce to create ultimate dessert perfection.