Mini Christmas Fruit Puddings

Delight your holiday guests with these charming Mini Christmas Fruit Puddings—perfectly portioned individual desserts packed with festive flavors! Infused with a medley of mixed dried fruits, zesty orange, and a splash of brandy or rum (optional), these mini puddings are moist, spiced, and utterly indulgent. They're baked in a muffin tin for convenience and topped with a drizzle of snowy white icing, finished with adorable holly-shaped fondant decorations for a festive flourish. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, this recipe is a modern twist on the classic Christmas pudding, making it ideal for holiday gatherings or edible gift-giving. Serve these mini masterpieces warm or at room temperature, and enjoy the perfect balance of sweetness, spice, and holiday cheer!

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 200 g Mixed dried fruit (raisins, currants, chopped apricots, and sultanas)
• 50 g Glacé cherries, halved
• 1 tbsp Orange zest
• 3 tbsp Orange juice
• 2 tbsp Brandy or rum (optional)
• 75 g Unsalted butter, softened
• 75 g Brown sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 75 g Plain flour
• 50 g Breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp Mixed spice
• 0.5 tsp Baking powder
• 50 g Icing sugar
• 1 tsp Milk (for icing)
• 20 g Red and green fondant (for decoration)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) or 160°C (320°F) for fan ovens.

Step 2

Lightly grease a muffin tin or small ramekins for six mini puddings.

Step 3

In a bowl, combine the dried fruit, glacé cherries, orange zest, orange juice, and brandy (if using). Let it sit for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg until well combined.

Step 5

Sift in the flour, baking powder, and mixed spice, then fold into the butter mixture.

Step 6

Add in the breadcrumbs and the soaked fruit mixture (including any leftover juice) and stir everything together until fully combined.

Step 7

Divide the mixture evenly among the prepared muffin tin or ramekins, pressing down lightly to ensure there are no air pockets.

Step 8

Cover the tops loosely with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 9

Let the mini puddings cool in the tin or ramekins for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

To make the icing, mix the icing sugar with the milk to form a thick, but slightly runny consistency.

Step 11

Drizzle a small amount of icing over each cooled pudding to resemble snow.

Step 12

Roll small amounts of the red and green fondant into holly berry and leaf shapes and place on top of each pudding for a festive touch.

Step 13

Serve the mini Christmas fruit puddings immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	759.9 grams (759.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2592

Total Fat 74.90g	96%
Saturated Fat 42.00g	210%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 385mg	128%
Sodium 1208mg	53%
Total Carbohydrate 448.30g	163%
Dietary Fiber 18.00g	64%
Total Sugars 309.10g
Protein 28.60g	57%

Vitamin D 62IU	308%
Calcium 285mg	22%
Iron 11mg	61%
Potassium 1930mg	41%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.1%

Protein: 4.4%

Carbs: 69.5%