Good Housekeeping's 2026 Christmas taste test has named Aldi's Specially Selected 24 Month Matured Christmas Pudding 800g (£7.99) as the best Christmas pudding to buy this year. The institute tested 26 classic and flavoured Christmas puddings with the help of its panel, including options from both supermarkets and luxury retailers.
To avoid brand bias, the puddings were tasted blind and cooked according to the packet instructions. While the £7.99 own-label product from Aldi took the top spot, some luxury options also made the list, as well as entries from other supermarkets.
Top Christmas Puddings for 2026
According to Good Housekeeping, the best Christmas puddings to buy in 2026, in order, are:
- Aldi Specially Selected 24 Month Matured Christmas Pudding 800g (£7.99)
- Bettys Large Classic Christmas Pudding 800g (£27.95)
- Waitrose No.1 12 Month Matured Christmas Pudding 800g (£11.20)
- Morrisons The Best Limoncello And Clementine Christmas Pudding 400g (£5.50)
- Aldi Specially Selected Tiki Rum Christmas Pudding 400g (£4.99)
- Abel & Cole Luxury Organic Christmas Pudding 900g (£17.10)
- Tesco Guinness Christmas Pudding with Belgian Chocolate 400g (£5)
- Sainsbury's Taste the Difference 18 Month Matured Cognac Laced Christmas Pudding 400g (£6.50)
- Exceptional by ASDA Luxury Christmas Pudding 800g (£8.84)
- Meg Rivers Traditional Christmas Pudding 800g (£21)
Aldi Dominates Multiple Categories
Aldi appeared to be the big winner across multiple categories in Good Housekeeping's 2026 Christmas taste tests. Aldi's Specially Selected Roly Poly Whole Turkey (4-5.99kg) was named the overall 2026 winning product. Additionally, its own-brand mince pies and its pigs in blankets also took home the top prizes after these taste tests.
Julie Ashfield, chief commercial officer at Aldi UK, says: "To be recognised as the top festive destination by the prestigious Good Housekeeping Institute highlights Aldi's continued success in delivering premium-quality Christmas essentials at prices that remain accessible to all."
The Good Housekeeping Institute also revealed the results of its Christmas taste tests for other festive staples, naming the best mince pies, turkey crowns, party food and more.
