Comfort food in a bowl. Soft, light, fluffy sponge, pools of sweet sticky golden syrup, and lashings of proper custard, this is the ultimate old school pudding which just shouldn’t be messed with and can’t be improved. Having said that I have given my recipe a little lift with some orange zest and flaked almonds for some texture, but ultimately, the more classic and simple with this one the better.

Is there anything more comforting in the world than fluffy sponge with fruity jam and silky smooth vanilla custard? Follow my recipe to recreate this ultimate old school, budget friendly pudding which everyone will love.