Pudding

没有圣诞节是complete with out a classic boiled Christmas pudding. Leave it simmering happily away while you while away the day with family, friends and children. Enjoy it just when you thought you couldn't take another bite.

Soft, sweet brioche makes a fabulous bread pudding, especially when it's liberally studded with dark chocolate and raspberries. Serve warm with double cream or vanilla ice-cream.

Years ago, when the cupboard was almost bare and sweet dishes were simple, your nana made pudding from stale bread and a few cupboard staples. These white chocolate and raspberry bread puddings show just how far we've come since those days.

Back in the day, bread pudding was a practical (but uninspiring) way to use up cupboard ingredients, and fill hungry bellies. This cranberry and fig bread pudding will show you just how far we've come since then.

Forget about faffing around with collars and a bain-marie. These tangy little lemon soufflés are easy to make and simply divine. If you're in a particularly indulgent mood, a dollop of double cream won't hurt.