Traditional pudding recipes (2024)

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Get nostalgic with these comforting old-school pudding recipes, from classic arctic roll and trifle, to warming bread & butter pudding and jam roly-poly.

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  • Bread and butter pudding

    A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.77 ratings

    Transform a stale loaf into a comforting bread and butter pudding. This traditional British dessert is layered with a rich vanilla custard, dried fruit and lemon zest

  • Blitz-and-bake banana sticky toffee pudding

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings

    Indulge in a sticky toffee pud for a comforting dessert. Add a splash of dark rum to the sponge batter as well as the sauce to make it a bit boozy

  • Classic Arctic roll

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.3 ratings

    Follow our step-by-step guide to this retro frozen dessert of vanilla ice cream wrapped in a light sponge cake, with homemade strawberry jam

  • School days citrus pudding

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.31 ratings

    Use lemon, lime or grapefruit in this squidgy baked dessert - a simple and nostalgic family pud

  • 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

  • Classic carrot cake

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.8 ratings

    Perfect a classic with our next level carrot cake recipe. It's been meticulously tested so you can bake the best version of this traditional cake

  • Mary’s royal cherry trifle

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.8 ratings

    Mary Berry whips up a creamy, fruity pudding studded with almond amaretti biscuits and smothered in kirsch and custard

  • Chocolate crunch with caramel sauce

    A star rating of 4 out of 5.7 ratings

    Update a classic school-dinner recipe by using caramel sauce instead of pink custard to serve alongside chocolate squares. Kids (and big kids) will love it

  • Classic rice pudding

    A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.25 ratings

    Have this creamy rice pudding cooking in the oven while you make dinner and round off your meal with a comforting pud. Serve with jam for a feel-good treat

  • Blackcurrant queen of puddings

    A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.6 ratings

    Blackcurrant compote and buttery brioche crumbs give this British classic a vibrant twist, with the sharp berries complementing the sweet meringue topping

  • Schooldays treacle sponge

    A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.42 ratings

    A syrupy basin pudding with a moist sponge and sticky sauce – a Great British tradition with retro charm

  • Sussex puddle pudding

    A star rating of 3.8 out of 5.5 ratings

    This twist on a classic steamed pud has a sweet sponge topping with a puddle of sticky lemon sauce underneath. Finish with a splash of cream

  • Eve's pudding (apple sponge pudding)

    A star rating of 4 out of 5.38 ratings

    This classic British apple sponge pudding with juicy raisins is easy to make, and great for feeding the family. Serve warm with custard

  • School-days sprinkle sponge

    A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.86 ratings

    Fancy a trip down memory lane? This classic school cake with rainbow sprinkles will do the trick. Serve as an afternoon treat, or for dessert with custard

  • A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.25 ratings

    The uplifting zing of lemon zest cuts through the richness of this creamy and comforting classic

  • Butterscotch pudding

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.3 ratings

    Be transported back to your childhood with this classic pud. It's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser topped with fresh cream and chocolate shavings

  • Lokshen pudding

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

    Try Lokshen pudding, a dish commonly made of noodles in sweetened custard with spices and raisins. It‘s often baked for Shabbat (the Jewish day of rest).

  • Ultimate sticky toffee pudding

    A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.280 ratings

    One of our most requested recipes – puddings don't get any better than this

  • Classic sherry trifle

    A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.39 ratings

    Christmas celebrations are not complete without a classic trifle. This stunning dessert recipe features layers of madeira sponge, fruit jelly, custard and cream

  • Baked alaska

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

    Make this retro dessert for a festive get-together. With ice cream, fluffy meringue and sponge cake, it's a showstopper – and it's easier to make than it looks

  • 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

  • Spotted dick

    A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.35 ratings

    Steam a traditional fruity sponge pudding with suet, citrus zest and currants then serve in thick slices with hot custard

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Traditional pudding recipes (2024)

FAQs

What are the 3 types of pudding? ›

Baked, steamed, and boiled puddings

Depending on its ingredients, such a pudding may be served as a part of the main course or as a dessert. Steamed pies consisting of a filling completely enclosed by suet pastry are also known as puddings.

What was the original pudding? ›

The pudding we know today began life as a pottage. This was a kind of broth, including raisins and other dried fruit, spices and wine. It was thickened with breadcrumbs or ground almonds. Not dissimilar to the mince pies of yesteryear, it often included meat or at least meat stock.

What is the most common pudding? ›

Pudding is a popular dessert and snack. It tastes sweet, and comes in many flavors. The most common kind of pudding is chocolate. Some other kinds are vanilla, butterscotch, banana, and pistachio.

What is the difference between British pudding and American pudding? ›

American puddings are closer to what the Brits would call "custard." A British pudding is a dish, savory or sweet, that's cooked by being boiled or steamed in something: a dish, a piece of cloth, or even animal intestine.

What do British call American pudding? ›

Pudding, in other words, can refer to a whole host of differently prepared and enjoyed dishes in the UK, and what we call pudding in the U.S. might be called custard overseas.

What kind of pudding do they eat in England? ›

Traditional British puddings like treacle sponge, jam roly poly, spotted dick, trifle, rice pud are the greatest dishes in the world.

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