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12 best self-saucing pudding recipes to sink your spoon into

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Satisfy your sweet tooth and warm up this winter with a steaming bowl of self-saucing pudding.

WATCH: Chocolate salted self-saucing pudding

They require very little effort to make and you don’t even need to whip up a topping with an oozing, gooey sauce inside. If however, toppings are non-negotiable, then a scoop of vanilla ice-cream will pair perfectly with the soft sponge and warm sauce. This rich dessert is guaranteed to see you through the colder months, and is best served fresh out of the oven.

Make the most of pudding weather by cooking up a crème brûlée rice pudding next, and then why not try a bread and butter pudding.

1. Chocolate salted self-saucing pudding

pudding

If you have an abundance of dark chocolate in your pantry, put it to good use by throwing it into this decadent tray bake. 

2. Self-saucing sticky date and banana pudding

Self-saucing sticky date and banana pudding

Combine two iconic dishes – sticky date and banana pudding – and you get an unbeatable combo. What’s not to love? 

3. Easy apple and caramel self-saucing pudding

Easy apple and caramel self-saucing pudding

An irresistible dish made up of a warm caramel sauce, fluffy sponge pudding, and a scoop of ice-cream on top.This one’s not for sharing. 

4. 5 minute pina colada self-saucing pudding

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Enjoy the summery, tropical flavours in a soul-warming winter dish. This one’s perfect for a party and only takes 5 minutes to whip up. 

5. Slow cooker dark chocolate pudding with pears

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Next time you’re prepping a feast for guests, consider this easy-to-make, satisfying pudding. All you have to do is throw it together and put it aside in the slow cooker so you can give your attention to the main course. 

6. Self-saucing caramel pudding

Self-saucing caramel pudding

As it bakes, miraculous wonders work to create one dense layer of cake and one of sticky sauce. Dip your spoon into this molten pudding – it’s sure to satisfy any sweet-tooth’s cravings.

7. Oozy molten chocolate pudding

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Dip your spoon into this molten pudding that is sure to satisfy your chocolate cravings. 

8. Passionfruit self-saucing pudding

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The addition of passionfruit to a pudding might seem like an odd pick, but it adds a delicious sweetness and tropical flavour to the recipe. 

9. Double chocolate self-saucing pudding

Double chocolate self-saucing pudding

A slow cooker makes this dessert super easy to prepare. But if you don’t have a slow cooker, that’s not a problem. See chef’s tips below to make this delectable pudding with a conventional oven.

10. Soft-centred mocha pudding

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For the coffee lovers, this gooey mocha pudding will be hard to beat, especially on a cold windy night.

11. Chocolate tiramisu self-saucing pudding

Chocolate tiramisu self-saucing pudding

With all the tiramisu flavours you love and spiked with liqueur, this boozy dessert won’t last long. 

12. Individual chocolate self saucing puddings

Individual chocolate self saucing puddings

Scoop into delicious fluffy sponge pudding and find the decadent chocolate sauce waiting below! And everyone gets their own dish, so no need to share!

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