Dessert

Chocolate Christmas pudding

Chocoholics will adore this decadent update on the classic steamed Christmas pudding. Cut yourself a big slice and serve warm drizzled with our delicious homemade custard and fresh berries.
chocolate christmas pudding
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15M
2H
30M
2H 15M

Ingredients

Method

1.In a large glass bowl, combine fruit, juice and brandy. Cover with plastic wrap. Set aside for 30 minutes.
2.Preheat oven to 160°C. Lightly grease a 2-litre pudding basin and line base with baking paper.
3.In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar together until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Fold in breadcrumbs, sifted combined flour, cocoa, spices and fruit with brandy.
4.Spoon mixture into basin, smoothing top. Cover with baking paper and lid (or a layer of foil and secure with string).
5.Bake for 2 hours until cooked when tested. Cool in basin for 5 minutes before turning onto a cooling rack.
6.Serve dusted with icing sugar, topped with raspberries and blueberries. Accompany with custard (see tip), if liked.

To make homemade custard; bring 2 cups milk with 1 teaspoon vanilla just to the boil. Beat 4 egg yolks, ½ cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cornflour. Whisk in milk. Stir over low heat until just boiling. Stir in 2 tablespoon brandy. Cover with plastic wrap touching surface if not used straight away.

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