Ingredients
Recipe Yield
Total Time
- 250 g raisins
- 250 g sultanas
- 250 g currants
- 100 g chopped almonds
- 100 g plain flour
- 175 g fresh breadcrumbs
- 250 g softened butter
- 5 g mixed spice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 orange
- 4 eggs
- 200 g dark brown sugar
- 150 ml brandy
- For the custard:
- 500 ml whole milk
- 4 egg yolks
- 50 g sugar
- 5 ml vanilla extract
To bring your holiday feast to a sweet and spiced finale, nothing compares to the charm of a classic Christmas Pudding with Custard. This traditional dessert, rich with dried fruits, warm spices, and a hint of brandy, is the perfect way to end your Christmas meal. Each slice offers a delightful medley of textures and flavors, from the tender pudding filled with raisins, sultanas, and currants to the creamy homemade custard that’s poured generously over the top. It’s a dessert that embodies the joy and warmth of the season, making every bite feel like a celebration.
A Christmas Pudding is more than just a dessert—it’s a time-honored tradition that brings everyone together to share in the festive spirit. The aroma of citrus zest, cinnamon, and nutmeg fills the air as it cooks, creating a sense of coziness that feels right at home during the holidays. Served warm with velvety custard, this pudding is a nostalgic treat that invites everyone to linger at the table just a little longer, savoring the sweetness of the season.
Preparation:
In a bowl, combine the mixed dried fruit, mixed peel, lemon zest, orange zest, and dark rum or brandy. Let it soak for 10 minutes.
In another bowl, mix together the self-raising flour, breadcrumbs, shredded suet, dark brown sugar, mixed spice, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Add the soaked fruit mixture to the dry ingredients and mix well. Stir in the milk until fully combined.
Grease a microwave-safe bowl with butter and spoon the pudding mixture into the bowl, smoothing the top.
Cover the bowl loosely with a microwave-safe lid or microwave-safe plastic wrap, leaving a small vent for steam to escape.
Microwave on high for 8-10 minutes, or until the pudding is firm and springs back when touched.
In a small pot, combine all the custard ingredients and stir well. Place over medium-high heat and cook, stirring constantly. Once the custard starts to boil, remove it from heat and set aside.
Turn out the pudding onto a serving plate. Serve warm with the prepared custard.
Enjoy!