Most Expensive Christmas Pudding at $38,500

The decadent dessert is soaked in 200-year-old Cognac, comes with a gold coin and is topped with organic Ajwa dates and rare Mamra almonds from Iran. It is being prepared by Martin Chiffers, the former pastry chef of The Savoy Hotel London.

A luxury retailer has created an extraordinarily decadent Christmas pudding recipe for those who love — really love — the traditional British dessert and have a spare £23,500 ($38,500) lying around.

Soaked in a 200-year-old Cognac, topped with a collectible gold coin, and prepared by the former pastry chef of The Savoy Hotel London, the world’s most expensive Christmas pudding can serve up to 12 people and can be made to order to account for dietary requirements. Read More