Steamed pudding recipes

A classic chocolate-orange flavour in a rich and squidgy dessert that's low in sugar but no less tasty!

A dark and fruity stout brings out the flavour of dark chocolate in Diana Henry's simple steamed pudding. Pour on our decadent chocolate sauce and enjoy

This traditional steamed Scottish pudding is made with dried fruit and spices. Enjoy on Burns night with a wee dram and custard or ice cream to serve

Indulgent yet wonderfully light, these individual caramel sponges are baked with a sticky toffee sauce - keep in the freezer for a last-minute pud

Angela's pud has half the fat of the classic recipe, but all the flavour, with a layer of seasonal fruit

This steamed sponge basin pudding drizzled with fruit sauce and chunky rhubarb will feed a crowd in fine fashion

MasterChef finalist Tim Kinnaird's boozy pud is one Christmas treat that's just for the adults

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

We know how you love hot treacle sponge and sticky ginger cake, so this gorgeous pud is sure to become a favourite

This pud is impressive, delicious and makes a great light alternative dessert to a traditional Christmas pudding

These cute oven-steamed puds with nutmeg custard are almost like blonde Christmas puddings

Cook these steamed sponge puddings in small, sturdy ramekins and serve in little china cups when entertaining

Finish Sunday lunch with John Torode's indulgent and nostalgic steamed pud

James Martin serves his steamed chocolate sponge with whole cherries and a fruity sauce - perfect for a smart dinner party

These sweet little puddings make terrific dinner party desserts, or you can make one big one for the family

This pudding is bursting with autumn flavours, and can be made up to a day ahead - just reheat in the microwave

Keep everyone happy with this sticky toffee-like steamed basin pudding packed with dried fruit

These individual desserts are deliciously naughty, so make plenty or you might have a fight on your hands when it comes to seconds

A steamed basin sponge hits the spot every time and uses up half-full jars of marmalade, syrup or jam - serve hot with custard!

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

A classic treat, and impressive to boot, looks beautiful served at a dinner party. By Gary Rhodes

An irresistibly tipsy passion fruit and Cointreau-laced pud that steams in half the time of a traditional Christmas pudding

This syrupy twist on Christmas pud takes no time to prepare and can be steamed or made in the microwave.