Fruit

A hidden layer of tart passion fruit perfectly complements the tropical flavours of coconut. Mango or pineapple compote would work equally well.

Sweet red fruits and a splash of amaretto give this pudding an Italian spin. Soak the fruit the day before – and make sure your pudding basin fits your slow cooker!

Sloe gin and prunes give this year's Christmas pudding a distinctly British update!

This favourite regional recipe is similar to a French clafoutis, but with a spongier texture

Clafoutis is a pudding that originates from Limousin in south central France. Traditionally made with cherries, it works just as well with plump seasonal plums. Serve warm with a dollop of crème fraîche

Part ice cream, part cheesecake? Don’t mind if we do. This is a great little prep-ahead number for all of your summer entertaining needs. Simply remove from the freezer 15 minutes before serving. You can play with the fruit; blackberries, cherries or strawberries would all ripple well here

Can’t decide between cake or crumble? Have both! Fruity compote is sandwiched between two layers of moist almond sponge, then topped with a crunchy almond crumble; perfect with an afternoon cuppa

This pudding is both British and American in inspiration. It’s the cream in the topping that makes it extra special, giving it a rich and buttery deliciousness, just like the very best shortbread

Always a hit with a crowd, this fluffy coconut sponge has an ‘ooh-look-at-that’ layer of passion fruit and coconut sauce lying underneath