To start your mini steamed Christmas puddings, soak fruit and almonds in brandy, cover, and let it sit overnight.

A day before...

Cream the butter, sugar, orange rind and juice until light and fluffy.

Cream butter and sugar

Add the eggs to the pudding mixture one at a time, beating to incorporate each one before adding the next.

Add Eggs

Incorporate the flour and spices into the butter mixture, mixing just until combined.

Add Flour

Combine the breadcrumbs and soaked fruit for the mini steamed Christmas puddings, mixing until well incorporated.

Add Breadcrumbs

Divide the mixture evenly into a muffin pan or individual pudding moulds, lined with parchment paper.

Divide

Cover the mini Christmas puddings with parchment paper to fit.

Cover

Cook mini steamed Christmas puddings for 1½ hours, then remove and cool. Wrap and store puddings in the fridge until needed. 

Cook

Mini steamed Christmas puddings can be reheated by steaming or in a microwave. Serve with brandy butter or custard.

Serve