Traditional pudding recipes

Transform a stale loaf into a comforting bread and butter pudding. This traditional British dessert is layered with a rich vanilla custard, dried fruit and lemon zest

Follow our step-by-step guide to this retro frozen dessert of vanilla ice cream wrapped in a light sponge cake, with homemade strawberry jam

Use lemon, lime or grapefruit in this squidgy baked dessert - a simple and nostalgic family pud

Perfect a classic with our next level carrot cake recipe. It's been meticulously tested so you can bake the best version of this traditional cake

Mary Berry whips up a creamy, fruity pudding studded with almond amaretti biscuits and smothered in kirsch and custard

Update a classic school-dinner recipe by using caramel sauce instead of pink custard to serve alongside chocolate squares. Kids (and big kids) will love it

Have this creamy rice pudding cooking in the oven while you make dinner and round off your meal with a comforting pud. Serve with jam for a feel-good treat

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

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

This jam roly-poly is simple to make, comforting and sure to bring back memories of traditional school dinners

This twist on a classic steamed pud has a sweet sponge topping with a puddle of sticky lemon sauce underneath. Finish with a splash of cream

This classic British apple sponge pudding with juicy raisins is easy to make, and great for feeding the family. Serve warm with custard

Fancy a trip down memory lane? This classic school cake with rainbow sprinkles will do the trick. Serve as an afternoon treat, or for dessert with custard

The uplifting zing of lemon zest cuts through the richness of this creamy and comforting classic

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).

One of our most requested recipes – puddings don't get any better than this

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

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

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.