Traditional Christmas pudding recipes also vary a great deal in their preparation, and how long it takes to prepare and cook them. One recipe that has gotten great reviews, and is a little simpler to prepare is a Traditional Steamed Christmas Pudding recipe found on allrecipes.com. The variations used throughout the years are endless, you can use mincemeat, pumpkin or cranberry sauce. This christmas recipes will stand the test of time, whether it is truly enjoyed as a dessert in your home, or one that is made and given out as a sign of friendship.