Steamed pudding recipes (2024)

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  • Chocolate-orange steamed pudding with chocolate sauce

    A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.5 ratings

    A classic chocolate-orange flavour in a rich and squidgy dessert that's low in sugar but no less tasty!

    • 1 hr 55 mins
    • More effort
    • Vegetarian

  • A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings

    A dark and fruity stout brings out the flavour of dark chocolate in Diana Henry's simple steamed pudding. Pour on our decadent chocolate sauce and enjoy

    • 2 hrs 20 mins
    • More effort
  • Clootie dumpling

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.8 ratings

    This traditional steamed Scottish pudding is made with dried fruit and spices. Enjoy on Burns night with a wee dram and custard or ice cream to serve

    • 3 hrs 55 mins
    • More effort
    • Vegetarian
  • Gooey toffee puddings

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.10 ratings

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

    • 1 hr
    • Easy

  • A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.21 ratings

    Angela's pud has half the fat of the classic recipe, but all the flavour, with a layer of seasonal fruit

    • 1 hr 35 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian

  • A star rating of 5 out of 5.4 ratings

    MasterChef finalist Tim Kinnaird's boozy pud is one Christmas treat that's just for the adults

    • 1 hr 15 mins
    • More effort
  • Schooldays treacle sponge

    A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.43 ratings

    A syrupy basin pudding with a moist sponge and sticky sauce – a Great British tradition with retro charm

    • 2 hrs
    • Easy
  • Ginger treacle sponge

    A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.5 ratings

    We know how you love hot treacle sponge and sticky ginger cake, so this gorgeous pud is sure to become a favourite

    • 2 hrs 15 mins
    • More effort
  • Brandy pudding

    A star rating of 4 out of 5.1 rating

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

    • 3 hrs 45 mins
    • More effort
  • Easter puddings

    A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.7 ratings

    These cute oven-steamed puds with nutmeg custard are almost like blonde Christmas puddings

    • 50 mins
    • Easy
  • Passion fruit teacup puddings

    A star rating of 4 out of 5.4 ratings

    Cook these steamed sponge puddings in small, sturdy ramekins and serve in little china cups when entertaining

    • 1 hr 10 mins
    • Easy

  • A star rating of 3.3 out of 5.4 ratings

    Finish Sunday lunch with John Torode's indulgent and nostalgic steamed pud

    • 2 hrs 20 mins
    • More effort
  • Chocolate pudding with spiced berry syrup

    A star rating of 4 out of 5.3 ratings

    James Martin serves his steamed chocolate sponge with whole cherries and a fruity sauce - perfect for a smart dinner party

    • 1 hr 55 mins
    • Easy

  • A star rating of 3.7 out of 5.6 ratings

    These sweet little puddings make terrific dinner party desserts, or you can make one big one for the family

    • 50 mins
    • More effort
  • Baked fruity autumn pudding

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

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

    • 2 hrs 25 mins
    • A challenge

  • A star rating of 5 out of 5.5 ratings

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

    • 4 hrs
    • More effort

  • A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.8 ratings

    These individual desserts are deliciously naughty, so make plenty or you might have a fight on your hands when it comes to seconds

    • 1 hr 25 mins
    • Easy
  • As-you-like-it steamed pudding

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.17 ratings

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

    • 3 hrs 15 mins
    • Easy
  • Spotted dick

    A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.36 ratings

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

    • 1 hr 45 mins
    • Easy
  • Steamed cranberry roly-poly

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

    A classic treat, and impressive to boot, looks beautiful served at a dinner party. By Gary Rhodes

    • 2 hrs 5 mins
    • More effort

  • A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.17 ratings

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

    • 4 hrs 15 mins
    • Easy

  • A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.12 ratings

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

    • 1 hr 50 mins
    • Easy
Steamed pudding recipes (2024)

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How do you steam a pudding at home? ›

Pour in enough hot water to come halfway up the side of the pudding basin. Set over a medium heat and bring to the boil. Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid, lower the heat to a gentle simmer and leave to steam for 2½ hrs, topping up with boiling water if the level gets too low.

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Can I use any bowl for a steam pudding? ›

If you don't have a lipped pudding basin to hand, you can use any lipped heatproof bowl. To demonstrate this, I have used a stainless steel bowl with a very small lip in the photos for this article.

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Can I steam a pudding in a Pyrex bowl? ›

As for all puddings, it should be stored in a cool, dry place until Christmas Day. For the US our preference would be to use Pyrex mixing bowls for steaming Christmas puddings.

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Is it better to steam or microwave Christmas pudding? ›

Steaming is the best way to re-heat a homemade pudding and the only way we recommend re-heating Delia's Christmas pudding. Microwaved puddings are frequently ruined. They tend to overheat and get tough & sticky.

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How do I steam a pudding without a steamer? ›

Generally you would place the pudding in a deep roasting tin or a casserole. Then add boiling water so that it is about half way up the side of the basin and then cover the whole thing with a tent of strong foil which needs to be pinched tightly around the edge.

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Do you put a lid on a saucepan when steaming pudding? ›

8- Place the bowl into the pan and reduce to simmer and cover with the lid. 9- Steam in line with your chosen recipe.

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How do you know when a steamed pudding is done? ›

To test if the pudding's cooked, pierce the foil and paper with a skewer and wiggle it to make the hole bigger, or it will be wiped clean of any mixture when you pull it out.

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What can I use instead of a pudding steamer? ›

What can I use instead of a pudding steamer? You can use stainless steel or china mixing bowls to steam your pudding, but check that they will fit into your boiler. They also need to have a lip or rim of some sort to hold the pudding's covering in place, whether it's cloth or foil.

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How do you cover a pudding bowl for steaming? ›

Points to remember
  1. Lay a large sheet of baking parchment on top of a sheet of foil.
  2. Brush the parchment with melted butter to stop it sticking.
  3. Fold a pleat in the centre of the foil and parchment to give the pudding room to expand as it cooks.
  4. Tie the foil onto the basin with string; wrap it twice to keep it tight.
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Can you over steam a pudding? ›

For these basins we suggest steaming initially for 3 hours, and then for a further 3 hours before eating. As steaming is a very gentle form of cooking it is difficult to overcook the puddings, so the same steaming time for both size basins is fine.

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How to steam a pudding in a plastic bowl? ›

Cut a disc of baking parchment (parchment paper) to fit the top of the bowl, butter the disc and rest it butter side down on to the sponge batter in the bowl. Tightly wrap the bowl completely in a double layer of clingfilm and a double layer of foil before putting the wrapped bowl into the steamer.

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Why are Christmas puddings steamed for so long? ›

A Christmas pudding is quite a dense mixture and needs long gentle cooking to prevent the outside burning before the inside is cooked. The same theory holds for reheating a pudding as it will take some time for the pudding to heat right through to the centre.

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How to wrap a pudding for steaming? ›

Tie the pudding tightly around the rim with a long piece of string. -Pass the extra string over the top of the pudding bowl and tie it under the string on the other side of the bowl to make a handle. (This will be used to remove the hot pudding bowl from the steamer.) -Trim any extra foil, paper and string.

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What does steaming pudding mean? ›

(stiːmd ˈpʊdɪŋ ) noun. cookery. a traditional pudding containing fat, sugar, eggs, flour, and other ingredients, which is steamed.

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Can you steam a microwave pudding? ›

Assuming you are talking about one of the miniature puddings that come in a small plastic pudding bowl then you can steam it. Pierce the film lid in several places then put the pudding in a pan of boiling water that is just deep enough to reach almost to the top of the pudding bowl.

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