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20 Creative Christmas Pudding Recipes to Delight Your Guests

By: Shivani Choudhary
Updated On: November 23, 2024

The holiday season is fast approaching, and if you're anything like me, you’re already dreaming of all the delicious treats you’ll whip up to impress your friends and family. This year, I wanted to add a fresh spin to my usual holiday desserts, especially the classic Christmas pudding.

So, I went on a mission to discover new and exciting variations. Today I'm thrilled to share with you my ultimate guide: "20 Creative Christmas Pudding Recipes to Delight Your Guests." From traditional favorites with a twist to completely unexpected flavor combinations, there’s something here for everyone.

Let’s dive into these festive puddings that are sure to make your holiday gatherings even more memorable!

Creative Christmas Pudding Recipes

1. Classic Christmas Pudding with a Twist

Adding a bit of orange zest and dark chocolate chunks can create an elevated version of the traditional Christmas pudding.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup currants
  • 1 cup chopped dates
  • 1 cup chopped dried apricots
  • 2 cups breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 tsp mixed spice
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 3/4 cup stout
  • 1/2 cup brandy

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, mix all the dried fruits, breadcrumbs, brown sugar, flour, mixed spice, and orange zest.
  2. Stir in the dark chocolate chunks.
  3. Add the beaten eggs, stout, and brandy. Mix well.
  4. Pour the mixture into a greased pudding basin.
  5. Cover with parchment paper and foil, and steam for 6 hours.
  6. Let it cool, then store in a cool, dark place until Christmas.

2. Vegan Christmas Pudding

A vegan version that's just as rich and flavorful as the original.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup currants
  • 1/2 cup chopped dates
  • 1 cup grated carrot
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 tsp mixed spice
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/4 cup almond milk
  • 1/2 cup apple juice
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Instructions:

  1. Combine all dried fruits, grated carrot, breadcrumbs, coconut sugar, flour, mixed spice, and lemon zest in a bowl.
  2. Mix in the almond milk, apple juice, and vegetable oil.
  3. Pour into a greased pudding basin and cover with parchment paper and foil.
  4. Steam for 3 hours, then allow to cool. Store until ready to serve.

3. Sticky Toffee Christmas Pudding

For lovers of sticky toffee pudding who still want that traditional Christmas feel.

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups chopped dates
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Soak the chopped dates in boiling water and add baking soda. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Mix the self-rising flour and brown sugar in a bowl.
  3. Add the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir to combine.
  4. Mix in the date mixture.
  5. Pour into a greased pudding basin and steam for 2 hours.
  6. Serve with warm toffee sauce and vanilla ice cream.

4. Chocolate Christmas Pudding

Perfect for chocolate lovers, this variation adds a lush cocoa flavor to your traditional pudding.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup currants
  • 1 cup chopped dried figs
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup stout

Instructions:

  1. Mix all the dried fruits, breadcrumbs, sugar, cocoa powder, flour, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
  2. Stir in the dark chocolate chips.
  3. Add the beaten eggs and stout. Mix well.
  4. Pour the mixture into a greased pudding basin.
  5. Cover with parchment paper and foil, and steam for 5 hours.
  6. Let cool before storing for Christmas.

5. Tropical Christmas Pudding

Bring a hint of the tropics to your holiday with coconut and pineapple.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup dried pineapple, chopped
  • 1 cup dried mango, chopped
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup coconut flour
  • 1 tsp mixed spice
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • Zest of 1 lime
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 3/4 cup coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup rum

Instructions:

  1. Mix the dried pineapple, dried mango, shredded coconut, coconut sugar, breadcrumbs, coconut flour, mixed spice, cinnamon, and lime zest in a bowl.
  2. Add the beaten eggs, coconut milk, and rum. Stir well.
  3. Pour the mixture into a greased pudding basin.
  4. Cover with parchment paper and foil, and steam for 4 hours.
  5. Allow to cool, then store until ready to serve.

6. Gluten-Free Christmas Pudding

For gluten-intolerant guests, this recipe ensures no one misses out on the festive fun.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup currants
  • 1 cup chopped dried apricots
  • 1 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup gluten-free flour
  • 1 tsp mixed spice
  • Zest and juice of 1 orange
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup gluten-free stout

Instructions:

  1. Combine raisins, currants, dried apricots, gluten-free breadcrumbs, brown sugar, gluten-free flour, mixed spice, and orange zest in a bowl.
  2. Add the beaten eggs and gluten-free stout. Mix thoroughly.
  3. Pour the mixture into a greased pudding basin.
  4. Cover with parchment paper and foil, steam for 4 hours.
  5. Let cool before storing away for Christmas Day.

7. Boozy Bourbon Christmas Pudding

Add a touch of bourbon for a more grown-up, indulgent pudding.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup black currants
  • 1 cup chopped prunes
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup muscovado sugar
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 tsp mixed spice
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 3/4 cup stout
  • 1/4 cup bourbon

Instructions:

  1. Mix the dried fruits, breadcrumbs, muscovado sugar, flour, mixed spice, and lemon zest in a large bowl.
  2. Stir in beaten eggs, stout, and bourbon until well combined.
  3. Pour into a greased pudding basin, cover with parchment paper and foil.
  4. Steam for 3 hours, then allow to cool and store.

8. Spiced Apple Christmas Pudding

Utilize the iconic flavors of apple and cinnamon for this festive dessert.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups grated apples
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 3/4 cup apple cider

Instructions:

  1. Mix grated apples, raisins, breadcrumbs, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
  2. Add the beaten eggs and apple cider, stirring to combine.
  3. Pour into a greased pudding basin, cover with parchment paper and foil.
  4. Steam for 3 hours, then cool and store until ready.

9. Caramelized Pear Christmas Pudding

Dive into the deep, rich flavors of caramelized pear with this delightful pudding.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups diced pears
  • 1 cup brown sugar, divided
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup milk

Instructions:

  1. In a skillet, melt butter and add 1/2 cup brown sugar. Once melted, add diced pears and cook until caramelized.
  2. In a large bowl, combine breadcrumbs, flour, remaining brown sugar, and cinnamon.
  3. Add caramelized pears, then stir in beaten eggs and milk.
  4. Pour into a greased pudding basin and cover with parchment paper and foil.
  5. Steam for 3 hours, then let it cool and store.

10. Mocha Christmas Pudding

A marriage between coffee and chocolate creates an unforgettable Christmas pudding.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup chopped figs
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp instant coffee granules
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup brewed coffee

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine raisins, chopped figs, chocolate chips, breadcrumbs, sugar, flour, cocoa powder, and instant coffee granules.
  2. Add the beaten eggs and brewed coffee, stirring to combine.
  3. Pour mixture into a greased pudding basin, cover with parchment paper and foil.
  4. Steam for 3 hours, then let it cool before storing.

11. Cranberry Orange Christmas Pudding

Bright and tangy, this pudding is a refreshingly fruity option.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup golden raisins
  • Zest and juice of 1 orange
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 tsp mixed spice
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 3/4 cup orange juice

Instructions:

  1. Mix dried cranberries, golden raisins, orange zest, breadcrumbs, sugar, flour, and mixed spice in a bowl.
  2. Stir in the beaten eggs and orange juice until well mixed.
  3. Pour into a greased pudding basin, cover with parchment paper and foil.
  4. Steam for 3 hours, then cool and store.

12. White Chocolate and Raspberry Christmas Pudding

For a pudding that's lighter and bursting with berry goodness, try this elegant recipe.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup raspberries
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup milk

Instructions:

  1. Combine raspberries, white chocolate chips, breadcrumbs, sugar, flour, and vanilla extract in a large bowl.
  2. Stir in beaten eggs and milk.
  3. Pour mixture into a greased pudding basin, cover with parchment paper and foil.
  4. Steam for 2 hours, then allow to cool before storing.

13. Gingerbread Christmas Pudding

Bring the cozy flavors of gingerbread into your holiday dessert.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup chopped crystallized ginger
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 3/4 cup milk

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, mix chopped crystallized ginger, brown sugar, molasses, breadcrumbs, flour, ground ginger, and cinnamon.
  2. Add the beaten eggs and milk, stirring until well combined.
  3. Pour mixture into a greased pudding basin, cover with parchment paper and foil.
  4. Steam for 3 hours, then cool and store until ready for Christmas.

14. Pumpkin Spice Christmas Pudding

Blend holiday and autumn flavors with this unique pumpkin spice version.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup canned pumpkin
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 tsp pumpkin spice
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup milk

Instructions:

  1. Combine canned pumpkin, raisins, sugar, breadcrumbs, flour, and pumpkin spice in a large bowl.
  2. Stir in the beaten eggs and milk until well mixed.
  3. Pour mixture into a greased pudding basin, cover with parchment paper and foil.
  4. Steam for 2 hours, then let cool before storing.

15. Mint Chocolate Christmas Pudding

This minty, chocolaty delight will remind you of peppermint hot cocoa on a cold winter’s night.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp peppermint extract
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup milk

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, mix chocolate chips, crushed candy canes, breadcrumbs, sugar, flour, cocoa powder, and peppermint extract.
  2. Add the beaten eggs and milk, stirring until well combined.
  3. Pour mixture into a greased pudding basin and cover with parchment paper and foil.
  4. Steam for 3 hours, cool, and store.

16. Blueberry and Lemon Christmas Pudding

This vibrant, fruity pudding is perfect for those who enjoy a refreshing dessert.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup blueberries
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 3/4 cup milk

Instructions:

  1. Combine blueberries, lemon zest, breadcrumbs, sugar, and flour in a large bowl.
  2. Add the beaten eggs and milk, mixing thoroughly.
  3. Pour mixture into a greased pudding basin and cover with parchment paper and foil.
  4. Steam for 2 hours, cool, and store until Christmas Day.

17. Pistachio and Cardamom Christmas Pudding

For a pudding with a nutty and aromatic essence, this pistachio and cardamom spin is a must-try.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup chopped pistachios
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 tsp ground cardamom
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 3/4 cup milk

Instructions:

  1. In a bowl, mix chopped pistachios, sugar, breadcrumbs, flour, and ground cardamom.
  2. Stir in beaten eggs and milk until well combined.
  3. Pour mixture into a greased pudding basin, cover with parchment paper and foil.
  4. Steam for 3 hours, allow to cool, and store.

18. Chai-Spiced Christmas Pudding

Infuse your Christmas pudding with the warm, fragrant spices of chai tea.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup mixed dried fruits
  • 1 cup chopped dates
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 tsp chai spice mix
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 3/4 cup brewed chai tea

Instructions:

  1. Mix dried fruits, chopped dates, breadcrumbs, sugar, flour, and chai spice mix in a large bowl.
  2. Add the beaten eggs and brewed chai tea, stirring thoroughly.
  3. Pour mixture into a greased pudding basin, cover with parchment paper and foil.
  4. Steam for 3 hours, cool, and store.

19. Espresso Martini Christmas Pudding

Bring a little cocktail magic into your dessert with this espresso martini-inspired recipe.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup chopped dates
  • 1/2 cup coffee liqueur
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 tbsp instant coffee granules
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 3/4 cup milk

Instructions:

  1. Soak raisins and chopped dates in coffee liqueur for at least 1 hour.
  2. In a large bowl, mix breadcrumbs, sugar, flour, and instant coffee.
  3. Add soaked raisins and dates with the liquid, then stir in beaten eggs and milk.
  4. Pour into a greased pudding basin, cover with parchment paper and foil.
  5. Steam for 3 hours, cool, and store.

20. Baileys Irish Cream Christmas Pudding

A lush, creamy twist on the classic, perfect for Baileys lovers.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup Baileys Irish Cream
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 3/4 cup milk

Instructions:

  1. Mix chocolate chips, raisins, breadcrumbs, sugar, flour, and cocoa powder in a large bowl.
  2. Stir in Baileys Irish Cream, beaten eggs, and milk.
  3. Pour mixture into a greased pudding basin and cover with parchment paper and foil.
  4. Steam for 3 hours, allow to cool before storing.

Conclusion

These "20 Creative Christmas Pudding Recipes to Delight Your Guests," you’ll have plenty of inspiration to impress at any holiday gathering. Whether you stick to the classic flavors with a twist or venture into new territory, these puddings will undoubtedly become part of your festive traditions. Enjoy the cozy, delicious spirit of the season!

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