From plum pudding originally consisting of meats and vegetables packed into animal stomachs, to the fact that mince pies used to contain suet as a binder among other animal-derived fillings, it’s bizarre to think back to the distinctly meaty nature of some of the most beloved festive sweet treats.
Fear not, festive readers, for you won’t find any carnivorous additions to classic Christmas desserts in the 21st century; our palette is far more… well, sweet. However, we wouldn’t exactly class a humble mince pie as a full dessert. It’s more akin to a cheeky afternoon snack to be enjoyed with a cup of tea in the run-up to the festive season.
