{"id":144341,"date":"2023-12-16T14:19:18","date_gmt":"2023-12-16T14:19:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity-hub.com\/?p=144341"},"modified":"2023-12-16T14:19:18","modified_gmt":"2023-12-16T14:19:18","slug":"best-christmas-puddings-under-14-in-2023-plus-vegan-and-veggie-treats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity-hub.com\/lifestyle\/best-christmas-puddings-under-14-in-2023-plus-vegan-and-veggie-treats\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Christmas puddings under \u00a314 in 2023 plus vegan and veggie treats"},"content":{"rendered":"
When your Christmas dinner has been polished off, there’s nothing better than a slice of something sweet.<\/p>\n
For Brits, it’s of course tradition to finish off the meal with a boozy and fruity Christmas pudding.<\/p>\n
However, with plenty of options to choose from, it can be difficult to decide which cake deserves the spot of honour on your table this festive season.<\/p>\n
From classic figgy puddings to those with a tasteful twist, FEMAIL has rounded up the best options for a bargain price.<\/p>\n
Read on to find out which desserts people are raving about and where you can get your hands on them for less than \u00a314 – including the best of the free from, vegan and vegetarian options.<\/p>\n
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For Brits, it’s of course tradition to finish off your festive meal with a boozy and fruity Christmas pudding<\/p>\n
ASDA Extra Special 6-Month Matured Jewelled Topped Christmas\u00a0Pudding – \u00a312 (800g)<\/p>\n
Crowned as Best Christmas Pudding in Good Housekeeping’s Institute 2023’s taste tests, ASDA’s ‘jewelled’ offering is the star of the show this year.<\/p>\n
Scoring 86\/100, it beat competitors including M&S and Waitrose – and for a reasonable price of \u00a312.<\/p>\n
The supermarket’s take on the dessert is traditional taste wise, while it’s outside has had a dazzling makeover.<\/p>\n
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Crowned as Best Christmas Pudding in Good Housekeeping’s Institute 2023’s taste tests , ASDA’s ‘jewelled’ offering is the star of the show this year<\/p>\n
Rich and nutty, ASDA’s six-month matured Christmas pudding is made with plump sultanas, orange and lemon peel and a pinch of spice, mixed with lashings of cider and rum.<\/p>\n
It’s crowned with vibrant whole glace cherries, crunchy almonds and hand placed candied orange slices and finished with a shot of cognac.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The dessert is 800g, serving eight people, and is also suitable for vegetarians.<\/p>\n
Sainsbury’s\u00a0Taste the Difference 18-month matured Christmas pudding –\u00a0\u00a310.50 (800g)<\/p>\n
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The pudding also came on top as Best Christmas Pudding in BBC Good Foods Christmas Supermarket Taste Test<\/p>\n
Britons can also get their hands on Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference 18-month Christmas pudding for just \u00a310.50.<\/p>\n
Laced with Cognac, it makes the perfect boozy treat to follow the turkey dinner.<\/p>\n
The pudding also came on top as Best Christmas Pudding in BBC Good Foods Christmas Supermarket Taste Test.<\/p>\n
The judges comments said that: ‘Large pieces of fruit make this pudding stand out, along with a light cake-crumb texture’.<\/p>\n
Fabulously fruity, the traditional dessert\u00a0 is packed with crunchy almonds, pecans and walnuts and generously laced with an indulgent blend of cider, sherry & brandy.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Aldi\u00a0Specially Selected 18-Month Matured Christmas Pudding –\u00a0\u00a37.49 (800g)<\/p>\n
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For just \u00a37.49, it will feed eight people around the table – including vegetarians<\/p>\n
As one of the cheapest options on the list, Aldi’s Specially Selected 18-month matured Christmas pudding won’t disappoint this Yuletide season.<\/p>\n
For just \u00a37.49, it will feed eight people around the table – including vegetarians.<\/p>\n
It follows a traditional recipe, containing vine fruits, cider, brandy, Cognac and almonds.\u00a0<\/p>\n
If not everyone is a fan of the classic dessert, customers can also get a smaller version for just \u00a33.99 that serves four people.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Tesco\u00a0Finest Black Forest Christmas Pudding – \u00a312\u00a0 (800g)<\/p>\n
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Inspired by the classic black forest recipe, the moist pudding is a combination of two family favourties<\/p>\n
If you want something slightly different to a classic Christmas pudding, Tesco’s festive offerings include an option with a twist.<\/p>\n
The Black Forest Christmas Pudding is made with vine fruits, Belgian chocolate chunks, glac\u00e9 cherries and kirsch, topped with red glac\u00e9 cherries, whole almonds and a syrup sauce.<\/p>\n
Inspired by the classic black forest recipe, the moist pudding is a combination of two family favourties.<\/p>\n
The rich and decadent dessert serves eight people and costs just \u00a312.\u00a0<\/p>\n
M&S Collection Perfectly Matured Christmas Pudding – \u00a313<\/p>\n
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The dessert is suitable for vegetarians and is 907g, slightly bigger than the other supermarket offerings<\/p>\n
M&S\u00a0Collection’s Perfectly Matured Christmas Pudding, is currently \u00a313 and will serve eight people.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s bursting with vine fruits, Braeburn apples and nuts, and soaked in brandy and cognac.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The dessert is suitable for vegetarians and is 907g, slightly bigger than the other supermarket offerings.<\/p>\n
Good Housekeeping declared it to be the best Christmas pudding to gift as it comes hand-wrapped in a tea towel, complete with a bow.<\/p>\n
So, if you have a food lover in your life, it makes the ideal dinner party present.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Waitrose No.1 Christmas Pudding – \u00a39.37 (800g)<\/p>\n
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Serving eight people at 800g, you can currently pick it up from your local store or online an offer \u00a39.37, down from \u00a312.50<\/p>\n
The No.1 Christmas Pudding by Waitrose has also recieved high praise and came second on Good Housekeeping’s list.<\/p>\n
It’s made with plump vine fruit, cream, pecan nuts and a generous splash of Cognac, and matured for a year to develop a rich, rounded flavour.<\/p>\n
Serving eight people at 800g, you can currently pick it up from your local store or online an offer \u00a39.37, down from \u00a312.50.<\/p>\n
A smaller option of 400g to serve four people is also available for \u00a35.62, down from \u00a37.50.<\/p>\n
The classic dessert is suitable for vegetarians and it’s not confirmed how long the promotion will last, so fans will need to be quick if they want to save money.<\/p>\n
Waitrose are also offering a version with a twist, the\u00a0\u00a0No.1 Sicilian Orange & Whisky Christmas Pudding for \u00a311.25, down from \u00a315.<\/p>\n
Inspired by the flavours of an Old Fashioned cocktail, the richly fruited pudding is laced with Scottish whisky, topped with red and blonde glac\u00e9 cherries, almonds and candied orange, with a Sicilian orange sauce.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Fortnum & Mason St James Free From Christmas Pudding (454g)<\/p>\n
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The pudding is impressively gluten free, suitable for vegans, nut free, and alcohol free<\/p>\n
Fortnum and Mason’s\u00a0St James Free From Christmas Pudding is the dessert that’s suitable for anyone who wants to celebrate.<\/p>\n
The pudding is impressively gluten free, suitable for vegans, nut free, and alcohol free.\u00a0<\/p>\n
However, it is on the pricier side at \u00a312.95 for 454g – the pudding is ‘handmade at every stage’.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Packed with dried fruits, glace cherries, dates and festive spices, the delicious free-from pudding will ensure that no one has to miss out.<\/p>\n
The bakery at ASDA Scrummy Christmas Pudding\u00a0 \u00a34.50 (800g)<\/p>\n
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Matured for six months, it serves eight people and costs only \u00a34.50, making it the best value for money on the list<\/p>\n
The bakery at ASDA Scrummy Christmas Pudding is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.<\/p>\n
Matured for six months, it serves eight people and costs only \u00a34.50, making it the best value for money on the list.<\/p>\n
It contains delicious sultanas, raisins, cider, rum and brandy, making for a classic recipe that meat eaters and plant based foodies alike can enjoy.<\/p>\n
The rich and fruity pud is vegan society approved and is best served alongside a dairy cream alternative.<\/p>\n
Tesco’s Free From Christmas Pudding\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Six months matured by Christmas day, the gluten-free Christmas pudding is made with vine fruits and cider<\/p>\n
Tesco also offers a Free From Christmas pudding that contains no gluten, wheat, milk or eggs.<\/p>\n
It costs just \u00a34 for 400g, containing enough cake to feed four people – customers have the option to buy two for the price of \u00a38 if it won’t be enough.<\/p>\n
Six months matured by Christmas day, the gluten-free Christmas pudding is made with vine fruits and cider.\u00a0<\/p>\n
One reviewer who bought this pudding this year, called it ‘seriously good,’ and said they didn’t feel as if they were ‘missing out’ from a traditional style dessert due to allergies.\u00a0<\/p>\n