If time is short and stir-up Sunday has passed you by, here's our list of the best Christmas puddings. No stirring required.
A Christmas pudding is always a welcome addition to the feast and here’s our round-up of what we think are the best Christmas puddings around. However, if you want to offer an alternative to Christmas pudding, take a look at our five recipes here, from Christmas brownies to a chocolate and hazelnut mousse.
The best Christmas puddings
COLE’S BRANDY, PORT AND WALNUT CHRISTMAS PUDDING
from £6.95
The recipe to this delicious pudding is a secret but it’s believed that the depth of flavour comes from the copious amount of fruit and premium ale. Available in a number of sizes. For more information and to buy, click here.
BETTYS CLASSIC CHRISTMAS PUDDING
£26.50
These puds are left to mature for several months to allow the rich flavours of sumptuous fruit, Yorkshire ale, brandy and spices to mature. This one serves six to eight, although Bettys also produces a smaller version. To find out more and to buy, click here.
DAYLESFORD ORGANIC CHRISTMAS PUDDING
£28
Made from a treasured family recipe and plump with soaked fruit, almonds & a hearty splash of stout and rum.
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FORTNUM & MASON MAGNIFICENT PLUM PUDDING
£60
Take your Christmas pudding to another level with this delicious offering that is filled with sweet plum jam and a plethora of fruit soaked in Fortnum’s damson gin. It comes in a beautiful Spode ceramic basin. For more information and to buy, click here.
DUKESHILL EXTRA LARGE CHRISTMAS PUDDING
£22.50
Weighing in at a substantial 1.1kg, this pudding is bursting with succulent fruits and is steeped in the finest French brandy.
If you need gift ideas for Christmas, look at our lists of best Christmas gifts for sporting men, Christmas gifts for women and Christmas gifts for children and young shots.
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This article was originally published in 2024 and has been updated.