Let's explore some of the most popular British pudding recipes. These will surely make you feel hungry; even if you do not have a sweet tooth, they will tempt you! The first one is a sticky, sweet dessert called...
1. Sticky Toffee Pudding
Sticky toffee pudding is a British classic. It has a delightful caramel toffee sauce, which is typically made by combining butter, brown sugar, and dates. The sponge part of the pudding absorbs the sauce to make this pudding. It is best paired with vanilla custard or a scoop of ice cream which would usually be vanilla flavoured.
2. Treacle Tart
Treacle tart, a traditional British dessert, is a comforting treat that wraps you in a warm embrace. This is another dessert which goes well with ice cream or clotted cream, depending on your preference. It has a shortcrust pastry base and the treacle sits within this. The filling is usually made with breadcrumbs, lemon juice, and treacle or golden syrup.
3. Spotted Dick
Spotted Dick is a steamed suet pudding dotted with dried currants or raisins. Traditionally served with custard, this pudding has been a staple of British cuisine for centuries and is a favourite.
4. Bread and Butter Pudding
This is a classic and a great way to use up old bread. To make this traditional British dessert, you would need to combine stale bread with dried fruit, and a custard mixture, and is then spread out into a baking dish. Many people add their own twist to this dessert by adding chocolate or cinnamon.
5. Eton Mess
Eton Mess is a simple yet invigorating dessert that is affiliated with the famous Eton College in Windsor, England. If you like a fresh and fruity dessert this is a great choice. It is made by combining strawberries, whipped cream, and crushed meringue.
6. Jam Roly-Poly
This is a classic British pudding. For many people, it brings back childhood memories and is something that was also served in school meals. It is made from suet pastry, which has jam spread across it, and then is rolled to create the classic look. The jam is generally either raspberry or strawberry, and then it is steamed or baked. It is best served with custard, although it does go with ice cream too.
7. Christmas Pudding
Christmas pudding is a fruity and rich dessert traditionally served during Christmas dinner. Made with suet, dried fruits, spices, and often a splash of brandy, it's usually flambéed first and then served with cream or brandy butter.
8. Rice Pudding
Rice pudding is a creamy, comforting dessert made with slow-cooking rice in milk, sugar, and spices like cinnamon. It's often served warm or chilled and sometimes topped with a sprinkle of nutmeg.
9. Autumn Fruit Crumble
Autumn fruit crumble is a delicious dessert that is a true indulgence. It's made by layering stewed seasonal fruits like apples, blackberries, or rhubarb and topping them with a crumbly, buttery oat topping. It's a dessert that pampers your taste buds. It's often served with custard or ice cream, adding an extra layer of indulgence.
10. Apple and Blackberry Fool
An apple and blackberry fool is a fresh, fruity dessert made with pureed apples and blackberries mixed with whipped cream or yoghurt. It's a simple, delicious way to enjoy British summer fruits.
11. Victoria sponge
A Victoria sponge, also known as a Victoria sandwich, is a classic British cake. Queen Victoria often enjoyed a piece of this cake with her afternoon tea and that is why it was named after her.
