Here’s our round-up of what we think are the best Christmas puddings around.  However, if you want to offer an alternative to Christmas pudding, take a look at our five recipes here, from Christmas brownies to a chocolate and hazelnut mousse.

The best Christmas puddings

COLE’S BRANDY, PORT AND WALNUT CHRISTMAS PUDDING
from £5.95

The recipe to this delicious pudding is a secret but it’s believed that the depth of flavour comes from the copious amount of fruit and premium ale. Available in a number of sizes. For more information and to buy, click here.

BETTYS CLASSIC CHRISTMAS PUDDING
£26.50

These puds are left to mature for several months to allow the rich flavours of sumptuous fruit, Yorkshire ale, brandy and spices to mature. It serves six to eight, although Bettys also produces a smaller version. To find out more and to buy, click here.

SELFRIDGES ALCOHOL-FREE CHRISTMAS PUDDING
£12.99

What is lacks in booze, this 450g Christmas pudding makes up in buckets full of fruit: raisins, sultanas, currants, cherries and delicious citrus. For more information or to buy, click here.

FORTNUM & MASON MAGNIFICENT PLUM PUDDING
£60

Take your Christmas pudding to another level with this delicious offering that is filled with sweet plum jam and a plethora of fruit soaked in Fortnum’s damson gin. It comes in a beautiful Spode ceramic basin. For more information and to buy, click here.

DONALD RUSSELL LUXURY CHRISTMAS PUDDING
£20

This is a real showstopper from Royal Warrant holder to the late Queen. Packed with brandy soaked fruit, nuts and amontillado sherry, and topped with whole cherries, almonds and cognac. For more information and to buy, click here.

If you need gift ideas for Christmas, look at our lists of best Christmas gifts for sporting men, Christmas gifts for women and Christmas gifts for children and young shots.

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