Ooh we can’t resist Christmas pudding come December, but if you’ve got some leftover, this is the perfect way to use it up. Something tells us these little Christmas pudding muffins will be just as popular!

 

YOU WILL NEED:

225g plain flour

1tsp bicarbonate of soda

175g leftover Christmas pudding, crumbled

150g caster sugar

150ml sunflower oil

2 large eggs, lightly beaten

5tbsp milk

 

For the icing:

200g full-fat cream cheese

50g icing sugar

Zest of 1 orange, some reserved for garnish

Nutmeg, for garnish

 

HOW TO MAKE THEM:

1. Heat the oven to 180/Gas Mark 4. Sift the flour and bicarbonate of soda into a bowl, add the Christmas pudding and sugar, and stir. Make a well in the centre.

2. Whisk together oil, eggs and milk. Pour into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.

3. Spoon into lined muffin tins and bake for 15-20 mins, until golden and springy to the touch. Remove from the oven, allow to cool for a few mins, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

4.  While muffins are baking, make the icing. Mix the cream cheese with icing sugar and some orange zest until smooth. Chill until needed and spoon over each, sprinkle over remaining zest and nutmeg.