10 best family pudding recipes

Transform a leftover loaf into a comforting classic the whole family will love. Our traditional bread & butter pudding is layered with rich vanilla custard, dried fruit and lemon zest. This simple childhood favourite can be jazzed up with dollops of marmalade, spoonfuls of lemon curd or slices of banana with a sprinkling of cinnamon.

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2. Ultimate sticky toffee pudding

Our sticky toffee pudding is the ultimate crowd-pleaser that everyone in the family will love. Made with whole Medjool dates, black treacle and demerara sugar, top the sponges with the buttery toffee sauce for a seriously indulgent way to finish off your meal.

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3. Easy treacle sponge

Our sticky, syrupy and simple treacle sponge has plenty of retro charm. It's delicious served with clotted cream and an extra drizzle of golden syrup. Don't fancy baking? Try our tip for making this fluffy pud in the slow cooker. Kids and adults alike will love this soft sponge and sweet sauce.

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4. Burnt butterscotch rice pudding

Forget stodgy, sludgy bowls of disappointing rice pudding – this childhood classic just got a more indulgent upgrade with our burnt butterscotch rice pudding recipe. Coupling rich and creamy vanilla rice with a crunchy brûlée topping turns it into a dinner party-worthy dessert. Plus, it only uses six ingredients and takes just 10 minutes to prep, so no need to sweat it in the kitchen.

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5. Squidgy chocolate pear pudding

Everyone will want a scoop of this hot, gooey chocolate pear pudding. You can make this easy recipe ahead of time and freeze if you need to. Use smooth dark chocolate for a stronger flavour and canned pears for an easy storecupboard fix. Beyond the chocolate crust, the middle of your pudding will still be squidgy and magnificently melty.

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6. Jam & coconut sponge puddings

Combine two classic flavours with these jam & coconut sponge pudding, which are sure to become a family favourite for a fuss-free, make-ahead dessert. Serve with plenty of custard for a comforting family pudding.

7. Cherry bakewell sponge pudding

Turn the humble bakewell tart into a heavenly sweet and fruity dessert. Our cherry bakewell sponge pudding has a soft sponge top with crunchy almonds, hiding a syrupy cherry centre. Serve with copious amounts of custard or cream. Boiling the cherry syrup and jam before using gives a gloriously thick and indulgent base for your filling. One mouthful of this moreish dish is never enough.

8. School days citrus pudding

You're just two steps away from our simple and squidgy school days citrus pudding. Use lemons, limes or grapefruit for a pillowy-soft, tangy filling. This saucy delight has just the right consistency – firm and golden on top but spongy underneath. Mixing in the egg whites separately will give your pudding a feather-light texture and bounce. Dust with icing sugar and serve warm from the oven.

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9. Lemon & raspberry doughnut pudding

If you've got jam doughnuts that need using up, put them to great use in this modern twist on a traditional pudding. Make the most of shop-bought custard to assemble this easy dessert in just 15 minutes!

10. Classic rice pudding

Make a classic rice pudding for a traditional way to round off a family dinner. Serve with your favourite jam for an old-school treat – strawberry and apricot both work well.

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