Pudding is supposed to be the comforting, creamy highlight of holiday desserts. But sometimes, things go horribly wrong. From rubbery textures to bizarre flavors, these holiday puddings were so bad they nearly stole Christmas joy.
Rubber Cement Figgy PuddingThis classic British dessert should be rich and moist, but when overcooked, it turns into a dense, rubbery nightmare that bounces instead of melts in your mouth.
Lumpy Rice PuddingRice pudding can be a warm, nostalgic treat—unless it’s overcooked into a mushy, gluey disaster or undercooked with crunchy, half-raw rice. Either way, it’s a Christmas catastrophe.
Eggnog Pudding That Tastes Like Scrambled EggThe idea sounds festive, but when the egg-to-cream ratio goes wrong, this pudding tastes more like breakfast gone bad than holiday cheer.
Mystery Meat Christmas PuddingSome old-fashioned recipes call for suet (beef fat), but when done poorly, it leaves a greasy aftertaste that makes you wonder if you’re eating dessert or a meatloaf experiment.
Watery Bread PuddingBread pudding should be soft and custardy, but when it’s too wet, it feels more like someone left a loaf of bread soaking in milk for too long.
Overly Boozy Plum PuddingA splash of brandy is fine, but some versions taste like pure alcohol, making you question whether it’s a dessert or a holiday drinking challenge.
Chocolate Pudding with No Chocolate FlavorA pudding that promises chocolate but delivers bland, starchy paste is a betrayal of holiday dessert expectations.