Christmas pudding recipes

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

Traditional Christmas pud is not universally popular, especially with children - this wonderfully moist chocolate version could be the answer

Impress your guests with this showstopping Christmas dessert, which can be made up to one month ahead

This pudding is so simple, you almost feel you've cheated - it looks like a Christmas pud but is altogether different

Rich, dark and spicy - prepare enough mixture for two basins, one for Christmas day and the other to give as a gift

If you prefer a lighter, fruity Christmas pudding, share Sarah Cook's family recipe, which makes three sizes of pud

Stir the remnants of your Christmas pudding into a tub of vanilla ice cream for a super simple dessert

Get a head start on Christmas with James Martin's make-ahead pudding

Keep everyone happy with this sticky toffee-like steamed basin pudding packed with dried fruit

This stunning festive dessert makes a great alternative to Christmas pudding, with a hidden cream cheese and cranberry filling

Use leftover Christmas pudding to rustle up this speedy and sumptuously creamy trifle with Grand Marnier-steeped oranges

A set pudding is perfect for entertaining - this one has a creamy texture, dotted with fruit sponge and ginger loaf

This pud is impressive, delicious and makes a great light alternative dessert to a traditional Christmas pudding