Picture this, Christmas dinner has ended and everyone is winding down following the festivities of the day - queue flaming (literally) dessert for all of the adults to indulge in.
It's what Christmas is all about, right?!
The not so humble Christmas pudding is a much loved and signature after dinner treat on Christmas day. Whatever age you are, it's always exciting to watch the flame fuelled sweet treat make a theatrical appearance at the table.
A good pudding will be moist, infused with citrus and spiced flavours and of course, soaked in booze.
If you're on the hunt for the perfect pudding for you and your loved ones to enjoy this Christmas, we've rounded up some of the best you can buy right now below.
Best Christmas puddings 2020
1. Booths Extra Fruity Christmas Pudding
Cheap, cheerful and suitable for vegetarians, perfect for sharing this Christmas season.
The extra fruity pudding is made with juicy sultanas, brandy, cherries, almonds and walnuts.
Price: £1, Amazon - buy here now
2. No.1 12 Month Matured Christmas Pudding
For £2, if you're in need of a sweet treat just for you on Christmas day, this year old matured pudding from Waitrose is luxury without the luxury price tag.
Enjoy a richly fruited pudding filled with cream & pecans and matured in Courvoisier VSOP Cognac.
Price: £1.60, Waitrose - buy here now
3. Tesco Christmas Pudding
By Christmas day, this pudding will have been matured for six months in fruity cider and a spiced brandy - making it moist, sticky and supremely rich in flavours.
he 800g dessert will serve between six and eight family members depending on portion sizes and if guests go for seconds, we aren't judging.
Potentially serving eight people for £4, it's an offer hard to refuse.
Price: £4, Tesco - buy here now
4. Matthew Walker Luxury Christmas Pudding
A luxury pudding perfect to share with the whole family for the festivities.
The pudding is made with a blend of juicy vine fruits, cider and rum, glazed cherries and almonds. It's a large size of 800g which will serve up to eight people.
Price: £9.99, Amazon - buy here now
5. Morrisons The Best Christmas Pudding
This affordable option from Morrisons will serve eight of your guests and at only £5 is less than a pound per slice - not bad, if you ask us.
Enjoy brandy soaked cherries, nuts and Turkish sultanas infused in cognac and Ruby port.
Price: £5, Morrisons - buy here now
6. Harvey Nichols Classic Christmas Pudding
This classic pudding recipe from Harvey Nichols will add the finishing touch to your festive table. It can serve around four guests depending on serving sizes and at under a tenner, is an option to keep an eye on.
Soaked in rich flavours of brandy and port, the dessert is also packed full of is sultanas, fruits, glacé cherries and pecans.
Price: £9.50, Harvey Nichols - buy here now
7. Meg Rivers Bakers of Happiness Gin Christmas Pudding
Deliciously rich with fruity flavours and a splash of festive gin, Meg Rivers Christmas Pudding is one we'd look out for.
This pudding will serve up to eight people.
Price: £15, Meg Rivers - buy here now
8. Selfridges Selection Festive Cherry and Amaretto Christmas Pudding
If it's Selfridges, you can be sure you'll be in for a lot of luxury - at under £15 it's a complete steal and well worth considering this Christmas.
The pudding is adorned with cherries and almonds and beautifully made up of vine fruits and spiced notes.
Price: £14.99, Selfridges - buy here now
9. Lillypuds Traditional Gluten Free Christmas Pudding
If you're choosing a vegan or gluten free diet, you shouldn't have to miss out on life's little luxuries. This traditional and inclusive recipe is infused with a mixture of vine fruits, almonds and ginger. Vegan/gluten free ale and brandy are then used to give it a kick.
The pudding serves between three and four people.
Price: £11.35, The Vegan Kind Supermarket - buy here now
10. Iceland 12 Month Matured Christmas Pudding
If you're looking for a Christmas pudding bursting full of flavours and rich aromas, this option from Iceland has been matured for 12 months and is a sure bargain at only £4.
Infused with the rich notes of brandy, sherry and cognac; you can expect a alcohol kick from this dessert, with super traditional flavours.
Price: £4, Iceland - buy here now
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