Aldi's own-brand frozen Yorkshire puddings have been named the best in the UK by consumer champion Which?, outperforming household name Aunt Bessie's. The budget supermarket's Specially Selected Large Beef Dripping Yorkshire Puddings scored 73% in a blind taste test, earning a Best Buy recommendation.
The Aldi puddings, priced at £1.99 for 288g, were praised for their crisp bite and fluffy interiors. Two-thirds of testers reported a satisfying texture, while nearly three-quarters deemed the colour ideal. They were also the joint most economical option, receiving a Great Value badge.
Aunt Bessie's Spectacular Yorkshire Puddings secured second place with a score of 72%, retailing at £2 for 220g. Testers appreciated their visual appeal and crispy texture, but a third found the added herbs and spices—including rosemary, cumin, sage, and horseradish—overpowering. Unlike most competitors, Aunt Bessie's are suitable for vegetarians as they contain no beef dripping.
Tesco Finest 6 Beef Dripping Yorkshire Puddings shared joint second place, also scoring 72%. While testers enjoyed their texture, 41% found them too soft. They were the smallest and most costly puddings in the test. Sainsbury's Taste the Difference Yorkshire Puddings came third with 71%, priced at £2.60 for 252g. Two-thirds liked their colour and crispness, but most found them too soft.
