Rich with brandy-soaked vine fruits, dark stout and warming spice, this traditional Christmas pudding recipe is worth the wait. The long steam gives it a beautifully dense, moist texture, while a final feed of brandy helps deepen the flavour as it matures. Make it well ahead of the big day, then reheat and serve with plenty of cream, custard or brandy butter for a classic festive finale.
Flo Bischoff – M&S Recipes Team
Flo joined M&S Recipes in September 2024, bringing nearly 10 years' experience as a chef, food writer and recipe developer. She creates reliable, craveable recipes for every day.
8HR
Total time
Ingredients
Servings
6
120 g
M&S Turkish sultanas
110 g
M&S jumbo golden raisins
15 g
M&S Italian mixed peel
60 ml
M&S Distilled 5 years aged XO French brandy
plus extra to serve
100 ml
M&S Amontillado medium dry sherry
40 g
Bramley apples, peeled, grated
25 g
M&S glacé cherries
75 ml
M&S nitro stout
80 g
soft dark brown sugar
1
medium M&S Remarksable Value free-range mixed size egg, beaten
60 g
shredded suet
50 g
M&S flaked Californian almonds, slivered
30 g
M&S white breadcrumbs
50 g
M&S Remarksable Value plain white flour
1 tbsp
mixed spice
as needed
double cream
or brandy butter, to serve
Nutrition per serving
Calories
441kcal
Fat
14.3 g
Saturates
5.8 g
Sugars
37.2 g
Salt
188.7 mg
