Ingredients
- 150 g Plain chocolatebroken into pieces
- 115 g Butter
- 2 Large eggs
- 100 g Caster sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 25 g Plain flour
Directions
However this pudding recipe works best if served hot, ideally as soon as they come out of the oven. Top off these chocolate desserts with fresh raspberries, strawberries or tinned peach slices, after baking, for a balance of fresh flavours. This will work well in the summer with a serving of ice cream or crème fraiche. For a winter warmer add double cream which blends seemlessly with the oozing hot chocolate sauce. If you want to add a little spice to your chocolate pudding, try adding a pinch of dried chilli flakes to the chocolate and butter whilst melting in a heatproof bowl. Or for a Valentines chocolate pudding twist, either treating a loved one (or perhaps just yourself) then bake the puddings in cute heart-shaped ramekins.
Steps
1 Done | Preheat the oven to 190°C/375°F/Gas Mark 5. Grease four ovenproof cups or ramekin dishes with softened butter. |
2 Done | Place the chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl (add a pinch of chilli here if you want a spicy chocolate middle) set over a pan of simmering water and leave until melted. Remove from the heat and stir until smooth. |
3 Done | Whisk the eggs, sugar and vanilla extract in a bowl using an electric whisk until very thick and pale. Fold in the chocolate mixture. Sift over the flour and fold in gently. |
4 Done | Divide the mixture between the cups or ramekins. Place on a baking tray and bake for 12-15 mins until risen and almost set – the puds should still have a slight wobble to the touch. Serve immediately. |
