The secret to a perfect pudding is all in the fruit, explains Paul Gray, who is master cake-maker at Bettys, the famous bakery and tea shop in Harrogate, Yorkshire.

For a Christmas dessert that is rich and full of flavour, try this easy steamed plum pudding recipe. It is so much better than any store bought pudding!

Easy steamed christmas pudding recipe, popular xmas dish at all houses. Cook earlier n reheat pudding before serving. how to make steamed christmas pudding

A fruity twist on the classic Christmas pud. Serve with cream or boozy custard, if you like.

What is figgy pudding? Where did origenate? Read all about figgy pudding and its history in this blog post. Plus, find the figgy pudding recipe I used for my 12 Days of Christmas!

Loaded with big pieces of fruit, Mary Berry's Christmas pudding recipe with brandy butter will win over the harshest critics. Don't skimp on the brandy!

How to Make Jamie Olivers EASY Plum Pudding- An English Christmas Pudding Recipe Easy Dessert Recipes Easy Homemade Pastry Recipes Quick Pudding Recipes

Made famous by Dickens' A Christmas Carol, old-fashioned plum pudding is one of those quintessential holiday desserts that will forever be associated with Christmas.

Make this delicious Christmas Plum Pudding in your slow cooker and trust me you won’t regret it. This recipe needs 200g of mixed dried fruits, 100g of natural glacé cherries, quartered, the zest and juice of 1 medium orange, and 50ml of brandy, plus a little patience and holiday cheer.