Spring bulbs are starting to send up shoots and the blossoms are starting early here in the UK this year but we are still having cold, damp and windy days. Most places in the western hemisphere are in the same boat so it’s the perfect time to indulge in warming and comforting desserts, something to tide you over until spring arrives.
All of these recipes are tried and tested, desserts I make again and again, usually on request! They are perfect for entertaining or just a cozy family supper. From Caramel Croissant Pudding to Chocolate Blueberry Pudding Cake, there’s something for everyone here in this collection of family favourites. Of course, you don’t have to save these recipes for cold days, they are perfect for whenever a little comfort is required.
Caramel Croissant Pudding is dessert nirvana and a great way to use up leftover croissants. (Does anyone actually have leftover croissants? I usually have to buy extra fresh croissants and let them go a little dry just to make this.) As comforting desserts go, this one takes a little bit of effort to make but on the whole it is quite straight forward if you follow the recipe carefully. There are no words for how amazing this tastes. You really do have to try it!
Chocolate and Blueberry Pudding Cake is a self-saucing beauty that everybody will love. Rich and chocolatey with a lovely blueberry hit, this is one of my all time favourite comforting desserts.
This versatile recipe for Strawberry Pudding Cake is one I make again and again. It’s a bit lighter than the Chocolate and Blueberry Pudding Cake above but still warming, comforting and delicious. It tastes great cold too!
Chocolate and Pear are wonderful partners and they really shine in this Chocolate Almond and Pear Pudding Cake. Served with a rich chocolate sauce, custard or vanilla ice cream, this recipe is a real winner in the dessert stakes. The recipe is made with canned pears so you probably have all the ingredients you need to make this comforting dessert on hand right now!
Last but not least, this Blueberry Bread and Butter Pudding is a show-stopping dessert studded with plump, juicy blueberries and delicious pecans. It even doubles as a French Toast Casserole if you prefer a warming and comforting breakfast!
There’s nothing like a comforting dessert on a cold or wet day and there’s sure to be a family favourite in this collection. Does your family have a signature comforting dessert, one they make again and again? Let me know in the comments!
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Shared with Cooking and Crafting with J&J, Creative Monday
Tumbleweed Contessa says
February 2, 2016 at 2:03 amI think the caramel croissant pudding is my favorite but I will need to make them all to decide! Great stuff.
April Harris says
February 2, 2016 at 9:39 amThank you! Please let me know how you get on if you do make any of them 🙂
Vicky says
February 2, 2016 at 2:54 pmI love chocolate pudding cake but have never put blueberries in. These look so homely and comforting April.
April Harris says
February 3, 2016 at 10:46 pmThank you, Vicky, I’m so glad you like it. It really is delicious!
Pauline Wiles says
February 3, 2016 at 9:25 pmWow… I love chocolate and pear together, and any dessert with “bread pudding” in its name is a winner with me. Actually, now I think of it, any pud served warm is probably going to be a hit at my table. Am sorry to say I’m trying to lose a few pounds, but maybe on a Saturday (the day of my weekly long run) I could justify a small helping! Great collection here, April!
April Harris says
February 3, 2016 at 10:49 pmThank you, Pauline! I’m trying to eat more healthily at the moment too so I’m having to do one bite taste tests again!! It’s really hard, although I have plenty of other willing tasters so I’m grateful for that 🙂
Patty Haxton Anderson says
February 6, 2016 at 2:34 pmMany beautiful dishes! It’s hard to pick a favorite.
April Harris says
February 8, 2016 at 11:38 amThank you, Patty 🙂
nancy@skinnykitchen.com says
February 6, 2016 at 6:55 pmWow…5 delicious desserts, April!
April Harris says
February 8, 2016 at 11:38 amThank you, Nancy!
swathi says
February 8, 2016 at 12:57 amLooks delicious Love these April I need to try chocolate one.
April Harris says
February 8, 2016 at 11:39 amThank you, Swathi! It’s one of my favourites as well 🙂
Angela says
February 9, 2016 at 4:02 pmWell I am just loving all of these. I really love the sound of that blueberry bread & butter pudding!
April Harris says
February 11, 2016 at 3:14 pmThank you, Angela!
Erica (@Erica's Recipes) says
February 10, 2016 at 5:16 pmThat Caramel Coissant Pudding tho! Can we just talk about this for a minute? We LOVE coissants in our family – whenever we travel, at any hotel it’s always coissants for breakfast. My family will flip over this dessert – can’t wait to try it.
April Harris says
February 11, 2016 at 3:18 pmI hope you and yours enjoy the Caramel Croissant Pudding as much as we do, Erica! It really is delicious!
Jess says
February 20, 2016 at 4:53 pmAll of these sound so delicious!
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
April Harris says
February 22, 2016 at 10:56 amThank you, Jess, and thank you for hosting!
Sammi @ Grounded & Surrounded says
February 7, 2017 at 1:48 amEvery single dessert in this round up is so unique! I have never seen a blueberry chocolate cake. YUM! And can we just hold the phone for a minute…that Caramel Croissant Pudding. I. Am. Drooling.!!!
April Harris says
February 7, 2017 at 9:15 amThank you so much, Sammi 🙂
Morgan Prince says
March 19, 2018 at 1:27 pmOh my – I think my diet is in serious jeopardy after reading this post! ?
#CreativeMondays
April Harris says
March 19, 2018 at 4:07 pmOh dear! I’m glad you like the sound of the recipes though, Morgan 🙂 Thank you for your kind comment!
Claire says
April 4, 2018 at 8:09 pmI would love to try all these April, they look delicious. Thanks for sharing at Creative Mondays 🙂 Hope you can join us today.
April Harris says
April 5, 2018 at 8:14 amThank you so much, Claire 🙂