Traditional pudding recipes

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

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

Need a no-fuss, make-ahead dessert that’s comforting and great for serving after Sunday lunch? Look no further than our raspberry and coconut steamed sponge

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).

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

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

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

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

This has a lovely crunchy topping that tastes like flapjack, perfect comfort food

This traditional favourite is an ideal post-Sunday lunch pud

The ultimate in quick comfort food – only five minutes to prepare, perfect to pop in the oven before the main course

Our easy blancmange uses only a handful of thrifty ingredients. This retro, milky dessert is infused with lemon and can be topped with juicy fresh berries.

This nostalgic dessert can be made a day ahead. Fill with a vanilla cream, dust with icing sugar to finish and serve in slices

This pudding is bursting with autumn flavours, and can be made up to a day ahead - just reheat in the microwave

Cook this bread and butter pudding in a water bath for a gorgeous soft and creamy texture that contrasts wonderfully with the caramelised crust

A great way to use up any pumpkin from
your lantern carving

This rich, sticky chocolate cake is given a low-fat 'bakeover', then served with chocolate custard for a perfect retro, weekend pud

There's something so honest about a custard tart, simply topped with a grating of nutmeg

A delicious classic.

Indulgent yet wonderfully light, these individual caramel sponges are baked with a sticky toffee sauce - keep in the freezer for a last-minute pud

A comforting and seasonal pudding for autumn, perfect with a spot of vanilla ice cream

Take trifle to the next level for the festive season. Make the jelly with raspberries and enrich the custard with clotted cream for ultra indulgence

Create a treat for family and friends in your slow cooker. The added ginger sauce means it promises to be deliciously moist, but you could serve with cream for extra indulgence

A steamed basin sponge hits the spot every time and uses up half-full jars of marmalade, syrup or jam - serve hot with custard!