Christmas pudding recipes

A classic light, spiced Christmas pudding - so simple you don't even need any kitchen scales

A fruity pud, served with orange custard cream, makes the perfect end to the traditional Christmas meal

An irresistibly tipsy passion fruit and Cointreau-laced pud that steams in half the time of a traditional Christmas pudding

A twist on the classic Christmas pudding, our cherry version is served with silky dark chocolate, a rich brandy sauce and a dollop of double cream

Make this lighter version of a classic Christmas pudding as an alternative festive dessrt. It’s packed with all the same fruits and spices, but swaps suet for butter

A homemade Christmas pudding is easy to make, then it just needs time in the steamer to turn it into a glorious, rich, fruity dessert. A festive classic

A great last-minute alternative to a traditional Christmas pudding - plus it reheats in only five minutes

Wow. A definite crowd pleaser - chocolate mousse hidden by a layer of chocolate sponge, covered with the best chocolate topping we've ever tasted

This deliciously moist alternative to the traditional pudding was conjured up by combining sticky toffee pudding and carrot cake

Use up leftover Christmas pudding in this tasty frozen treat from BBC Good Food reader Jo Langley

Bespoke festive puddings mean you can customise each one to individual tastes while keeping the rich fruity base the same

Pair chocolate and marmalade for a dessert made in heaven. The cream – which works with lots of other desserts, too – takes it up another notch

Impress your guests with this traditional, steamed pudding with a difference - cut to reveal a tender fruit centre and oozing citrus syrup

This syrupy twist on Christmas pud takes no time to prepare and can be steamed or made in the microwave.

Switch up your traditional Christmas pudding with this sticky toffee version. It's a great modern twist on the classic festive dessert

This lighter version of the classic Christmas pud is still full of festive flavours - citrus zest and brandy are added to this nutty spiced fruitcake

The loaf shape makes this pud easy to slice and serve, and it takes less time to cook than a steamed one

Make this vegan Christmas pudding as part of a festive feast, packed with dried figs, raisins, sultanas and a tot of rum. Serve warm with vegan ice cream

Not your traditional Christmas pud, but a winner with our food team. A cross between sticky toffee and Christmas pud with a lighter feel

Good Food reader Marion Biles shares her recipe for this creamy and luxurious pud using leftover stollen

Give your Christmas pud leftovers a second life with this easy strudel recipe

We've blended two tempting sweet treats – rocky road and cheesecake – to create this irresistible make-ahead dessert.

This child-friendly pud by reader Julie Prior is a classic twist on the traditional Christmas pudding

A classic that every Christmas table should have. Make ahead and simply steam the puds to reheat on the big day