I like Christmas pud, and am also very fond of mincemeat. Even though our Christmas climate is different in Oz many of us stick to our pud.

I have also made (yonks ago when our sons were younger) an ice cream Christmas pud.

Slightly soften a container of really good quality ice cream (yes, you have to pay a bit more but it's worth it)
Mix in some raisins soaked in a judicious amount of alcohol - brandy is fine
Also mix in one or two crumbled chocolate mint bars - dark is best
Add anything else your little heart desires, frozen berries, nuts are good

Pack the resulting mess in a pudding basin and freeze

Soften by running hot water over the outside of the basin

Turn out onto that lovely plate someone once gave you and serve in slices

It's a bit like an Italian cassata

Merry Christmas all!

Cheers
JennieG