This Cherry Bakewell Steamed Pudding is a warm and comforting twist on the classic Bakewell tart — made into a light, fluffy sponge dessert with rich almond flavour and sweet cherries throughout.

This decadent chocolate steamed pudding celebrates the rich heritage of a beloved and traditional dessert originating in England in the 17th century and brought to colonial America.

Tester’s notes: This is a basic pudding recipe, but it comes out moist and dense with a nice dark, deep flavour. Inspired by the traditional Christmas song about figgy pudding, I used dried figs.

Method 1. Butter the inside of a one-litre (size 30) traditional pudding bowl, place a small disc of non-stick paper in the base, then dust the inside with flour to make it non-stick.

Method 1. Butter the inside of a one-litre (size 30) traditional pudding bowl, place a small disc of non-stick paper in the base, then dust the inside with flour to make it non-stick.

Steamed puddings are softer than traditional sponge cakes and are considered a classic British dessert. Rick Stein's recipe is as authentic as it gets, made with a blend of honey, butterscotch ...

Grease and line the base of a 1-litre pudding bowl. Slice four mandarins thinly. Pour the maple syrup into the bottom, then top with 4-5 mandarin slices, reserving the rest for the sides. Cream ...

Spoon into a buttered Pyrex bowl, pudding mould or individual 1-cup jars and place into the bowl of a slow cooker. Pour in enough water to come about halfway up the side, cover and cook on low for ...

Place all of the pudding ingredients into a large bowl. Mix until well combined, light and fluffy. Spoon into the basin and level the top. Cut a square of kitchen foil that is about 4cm bigger ...

Easter is upon us and this year I’m going for a twist on the traditional roast lamb dinner followed by a pudding that is high on the comfort scale.