Easy pudding recipes (2024)

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Whip up one of our comforting desserts with minimum fuss for a dinner party or family meal. Choose from super simple sponge puddings, brownies, tarts and more

If you enjoyed these easy pudding recipes, check out our quick dessert recipes, self-saucing pudding recipes and no-bake dessert recipes for more fuss-free sweet treats.

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Ultimate sticky toffee pudding
A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.280 ratings
One of our most requested recipes – puddings don't get any better than this
No-bake chocolate tart
A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.252 ratings
You can make this indulgent chocolate tart up to two days ahead. Any leftovers will make a welcome treat with a cup of coffee the next day
Luscious lemon baked cheesecake
A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.256 ratings
A simple but very impressive pud, light enough to have a slice to finish a big meal
A star rating of 3 out of 5.2 ratings
Enjoy a comforting dessert with the time-honoured combo of rum and raisin in a sponge pudding. Serve warm with custard or cream, if you like
Easy chocolate molten cakes
A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.161 ratings
Bake an impressive dinner party dessert with minimum fuss – these chocolate puddings, also known as chocolate fondant or lava cake, have a lovely gooey centre
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Bread and butter pudding
A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.77 ratings
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
Easy jam sponge
A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.21 ratings
Bake a simple and satisfying family pudding using our easy jam sponge recipe – it only needs a handful of ingredients and 30 minutes to make
Easy chocolate pudding
A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.24 ratings
Make this simple chocolate sponge pudding with decadent chocolate sauce for a satisfying family dessert
Butterscotch pudding
A star rating of 5 out of 5.3 ratings
Be transported back to your childhood with this classic pud. It's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser topped with fresh cream and chocolate shavings
Self-saucing Jaffa pudding
A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.193 ratings
This intense chocolate orange sponge bake with thick sauce is about as indulgent as a good pudding gets
Fastest ever lemon pudding
A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.138 ratings
Being short of time needn't stop you making your own pudding. This microwave-friendly sponge is ready in 10 minutes and can easily be a chocolate pud too
A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.17 ratings
Expect requests for second helpings of this decadent dessert! Bake raspberry doughnuts with fresh custard, lemon curd and raspberries
Coffee ice cream terrine
A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.3 ratings
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Try this twist on a favourite childhood ice-cream dessert with coffee and chocolate layers. Made with just five ingredients, it's a great make-ahead pud
Squidgy chocolate pear pudding
A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.155 ratings
This hot, gooey chocolate pud, with dark chocolate and canned pears, can be made ahead and frozen – a perfect no-fuss dinner party dessert
A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.11 ratings
Whole poached pears make an elegant dinner party dessert, with a red wine sauce and fragrant cinnamon and vanilla
A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.22 ratings
Condensed milk is the secret to this super snappy Italian dessert. Coffee and chocolate are a classic combo, simply layer them up and enjoy
A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings
Treat guests to these moreish chocolate puddings with a fruit and nut twist. Rich and deliciously decadent, they're the perfect dessert for a dinner party
Easy apple pie
A star rating of 4 out of 5.22 ratings
Kids will love to help make and eat this comforting, classic fruity pudding with homemade shortcrust pastry
Banana pudding
A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.140 ratings
This microwave banana pudding is a super-speedy dessert that's ready in just 20 minutes. Served with ice cream or yogurt, it's sure to be a hit with the family
Lemon drizzle sponge pudding
A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.58 ratings
Transform a classic lemon drizzle cake into a self-saucing pud for a cheap, comforting dessert. Serve with cream or custard
Caramel apple crumble
A star rating of 3.8 out of 5.27 ratings
This simple version of the traditional dessert uses just five ingredients, with porridge oats for extra crunch
Treacle tart
A star rating of 3.7 out of 5.17 ratings
Treat family and friends to a comforting treacle tart with crumbly pastry and rich filling. A classic British dessert, serve with ice cream or clotted cream
A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.10 ratings
Croissants, custard, lemon curd and blueberries combine to make this irresistible yet easy bake that's perfect for dessert or brunch with friends
Best ever tiramisu
A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.267 ratings
This super-simple Italian dessert actually benefits from being made ahead, allowing all the lovely flavours to mingle

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What is the simplest type of dessert? ›

The simplest dessert and one of the best are fruits because they are nutritious, appetizing, and easy to prepare and serve. Baked and soft custards vary in so many ways. Creamy, delicate, baked custards may be served in their baking cups or may be unmolded and served with fruit garnishes or with dessert sauces.

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What are the 3 types of pudding? ›

Baked, steamed, and boiled puddings

These puddings are baked, steamed, or boiled. Depending on its ingredients, such a pudding may be served as a part of the main course or as a dessert. Steamed pies consisting of a filling completely enclosed by suet pastry are also known as puddings.

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What can I add to pudding to make it better? ›

Sprinkle in chopped nuts, chocolate chips or baking spices like cinnamon or freshly grated nutmeg. Don't be surprised if folks go back for seconds! And you can always top with sprinkles, too. They make everything more fun!

How to jazz up instant pudding? ›

Stir a mix-in into the pudding before letting it chill in the refrigerator. The options are nearly endless, but a few ideas include crushed Oreos, chopped peanuts or pecans, sliced strawberries or bananas, pumpkin spice, or crushed pretzels.

What is the most common pudding? ›

Chocolate is one of the most popular flavors in desserts, and chocolate pudding is no exception. It's a classic favorite that's creamy, rich, and indulgent. Chocolate pudding is a smooth and creamy dessert made primarily with cocoa powder, milk, sugar, and cornstarch.

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What is black pudding made of? ›

Black pudding is a distinct regional type of blood sausage originating in the United Kingdom and Ireland. It is made from pork or occasionally beef blood, with pork fat or beef suet, and a cereal, usually oatmeal, oat groats, or barley groats.

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What is pig pudding? ›

Popular variants of the recipe consist of pork meat and fat, suet, bread, as well as oatmeal or pearl barley formed into a large sausage—also known as 'groats pudding' and are very similar to a white pudding, whereas other versions of the recipe contain a high percentage of offal such as lung and liver and can more ...

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Does Cool Whip thicken pudding? ›

I used to make my banana pudding with homemade whipped cream because I do prefer to use from-scratch whole food ingredients. However, I found that when you use the cool whip it helps to stabilize the rest of the ingredients and results in a thicker pudding.

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How to make boxed pudding taste homemade? ›

Here's what you have to do: First, check how much water you need to add to the mix. Then, ignore the water entirely, and replace it with whipping cream instead. After that, make the pudding — and voila!

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What does adding pudding to cake mix do? ›

Put some pudding in the mix: Add a small box of pudding mix in with the cake mix. (Don't make the pudding.) The mix adds additional flavor, moistness, and a denser texture.

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Can I use condensed milk instead of milk in pudding? ›

Yes, sweetened condensed milk can be substituted for regular milk in instant banana cream pudding.

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Can you use half and half instead of milk for instant pudding? ›

You certainly can. It's half whole milk and half cream, plain and simple. I've used it in place of milk previously. I personally added a small amount of filtered water to it.

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Can you add heavy cream to instant pudding? ›

For a billowy whipped cream that holds its shape and rivals the kind in that strudel scene from Inglourious Basterds, add 1 Tbsp. instant vanilla pudding mix and 2 tsp. powdered sugar to every 1 cup heavy cream you're whipping.

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What is America's favorite dessert? ›

Ice cream is America's favorite dessert and is a key driver of the frozen food category.

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Easy pudding recipes (2024)

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