Snowdon pudding
A classic Welsh steamed pudding studded with raisins and lemon, served with a warm marmalade sauce.
- Time2 hr
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.42 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Butter a 1 litre pudding basin generously. Press a few raisins onto the buttered sides so they stick.
- 2
Mix the suet, breadcrumbs, sugar, ground rice, raisins and lemon zest in a bowl.
- 3
Stir in the eggs and milk until you have a soft mixture. Spoon into the basin and level the top.
- 4
Cover with a pleated layer of baking paper and foil. Tie with string.
- 5
Steam over simmering water for 1 hour 30 minutes, topping up the water now and then.
90 min - 6
Warm the marmalade with a splash of water. Turn the pudding out and pour the sauce over. Serve with custard.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.