Christmas puddings are usually made many months in advance and have a second cooking before serving. Choose your preferred method to do this, in the microwave, on the hob or in the oven from the table below.
| Microwave Method | Hob Method | Oven Method | |
| Preparation |
Remove the aluminium foil, check the pudding is in good condition and replace the parchment layer. Cover the pudding loosely with cling film, which will allow steam to escape. |
Remove the aluminium foil, check the pudding is in good condition and replace the parchment layer. Re-cover the pudding dish with aluminium foil, tucking it in well at the outer rim. |
Remove the aluminium foil, check the pudding is in good condition and replace the parchment layer. Re-cover the pudding dish with aluminium foil, tucking it in well at the outer rim. |
| Method | Put the pudding(s) into the microwave and close the door. |
Stand the pudding(s) in the bottom of a large pan and add boiling water until it comes half way up the pudding dishes. |
Stand the pudding(s) in the bottom of a deep oven dish and add boiling water until it comes half way up the pudding dishes. |
| Temperature | Turn the microwave to full power (800w). | Set the hob control for gentle simmering. |
Pre-heat the oven to 180°C, Fan 160°C, 350°F, Gas 4. |
| Time | Cook for 3 minutes then leave to stand for 2 minutes. |
Put the lid on the pan and simmer gently for 60 minutes. For mini puddings, simmer gently for 30 minutes. Check the hot water halfway and refill if needed. |
Cover the oven dish with a lid or aluminium foil and bake in the hot oven for 60 minutes (or 30 minutes for mini puddings). Check the hot water halfway and refill if needed. |
| Serving |
Remove the pudding dish(s) from the microwave. Remove the cling film and parchment paper. Run a warm knife around the inside edge of the bowl. Put a warm plate on top of the pudding basin, carefully invert the pudding and let it slide on to the plate. Keep warm until serving. |
Carefully remove the pudding dish(s) from the saucepan of hot water. Remove the aluminium foil and parchment paper. Run a warm knife around the inside edge of the bowl. Put a warm plate on top of the pudding basin, carefully invert the pudding and let it slide on to the plate. Keep warm until serving. |
Carefully remove the pudding dish(s) from the dish of hot water. Remove the aluminium foil and parchment paper. Run a warm knife around the inside edge of the bowl. Put a warm plate on top of the pudding basin, carefully invert the pudding and let it slide on to the plate. Keep warm until serving. |
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