Classic steamed christmas pudding

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cup (280g) sultanas
• 1 cup (160g) dried currants
• 1 1/4 cup (185g) raisins, chopped coarsely
• 1 cup (140g) seeded dried dates, chopped coarsely
• 1 cup (200g) dried figs, chopped coarsely
• 1/4 cup (50g) red glacé cherries, quartered
• 1/2 cup (125g) glacé fruit (such as apricot, pineapple, peach), chopped coarsely
• 3/4 cup (180ml) brandy, port or dark rum
• 200 gram butter, softened
• 1 cup (220g) firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup (180g) treacle or golden syrup
• 3 eggs
• 1 1/4 cup (185g) plain flour
• 1 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, ginger and mixed spice
• 3 cup (210g) stale breadcrumbs
• Brandy custard
• 2 cup (500ml) milk
• 1 1/4 cup (310ml) pouring cream
• 1 vanilla bean, split lengthways
• 6 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup (110g) caster sugar
• 2 tablespoon brandy