Hot puddings

Baked jam roll This traditional jam roll was originally steamed in a cloth or shirt sleeve, but baking makes the crust crisper.
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Bread and butter pudding Careful cooking in a low oven will produce a bread and butter pudding with a smooth, velvety texture.
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Cherry clafoutis Cherry clafoutis is a French favourite that can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.
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Chocolate puddings A treat for all chocoholics. These simple-to-make puddings bake until a light sponge surrounds a rich, creamy chocolate centre.
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Cinnamon pancakes with apricots and Quark These small, light-as-air cinnamon pancakes make a delicious brunch, served with apricots and Quark cheese.
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Crêpes flambé This twist on a classic French dessert, crêpes flambé make a spectacular end to any dinner.
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Hot orange sweet soufflé Hot soufflés are not difficult to make, but they do need a little care. This is a basic sweet soufflé, flavoured with orange zest.
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Lemon and sugar crêpes A favourite treat for breakfast, lunch or tea, these simple lemon and sugar crêpes are a family favourite.
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Plum pudding So-named because it contains prunes, plum pudding is a classic Christmas dish with butter instead of the traditional beef suet.
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Rice pudding A favourite for children and adults alike, rice pudding is a rich dish that is all the better for slow cooking.
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Spotted dick Spotted dick is a classic British suet pudding, also known as Spotted Dog. It's lovely with hot custard.
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Steamed syrup pudding Easy to make and very satisfying to eat, this steamed syrup pudding is a traditional winter dessert.
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Sticky rice Sticky rice is also known as ?glutinous rice?, and this short, white-grained rice is used to make a popular Thai dessert.
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Sticky toffee and banana pudding This sticky toffee and banana number is a lovely winter pudding that is as fast to prepare as it will be consumed.
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Tapioca pudding Fruit segments and orange juice turn this subtly flavoured tapioca pudding into something far more lively.
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Torrijas In Spain, this version of French toast called Torrijas is usually served as an indulgent pudding rather than as a breakfast dish.
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Zabaglione This Italian pudding, zabaglione, was invented by mistake in the 17th century when wine was poured into egg custard.
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Rose geranium and cherry pudding Rose-scented geranium leaves add a special touch to this healthy cherry and oat pudding. Suitable for lactose intolerance.
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