Dark Chocolate and Cherry Christmas Pudding

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2
Dark Chocolate and Cherry Christmas Pudding recipe
in Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

4 hours

Ready In

4 hours 30 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

40 g sultanas
40 g currants
40 g raisins
40 g dried figs , chopped
60 g large glace cherries , quartered
1 tablespoon black treacle
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 small apple , cored , peeled , grated
2 tablespoons whiskey
40 g plain flour
25 g molasses sugar
15 g cocoa powder
2 teaspoons mixed spice
1 teaspoon salt
85 g bitter chocolate , 70 % cocoa solids , grated
1 large egg , beaten
227 g clotted cream , to serve

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
615
Sugar
50g
Fat
34g
This Dark Chocolate and Cherry Christmas Pudding is a modern twist on the traditional Christmas pudding. It is filled with rich chocolate and fruity flavors and has a moist, dense texture. This pudding is perfect for Christmas dinner or any special occasion. It can be served with clotted cream, ice cream or custard, making it a crowd-pleasing dessert for any festive gathering.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 180°C
2.Mix the sultanas, currants, raisins, figs, cherries, treacle, olive oil, apple, and whiskey in a large bowl.
3.In a separate bowl, mix the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, mixed spice, salt, and grated chocolate.
4.Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix well.
5.Stir in the beaten egg.
6.Grease a pudding basin and line the base with baking parchment.
7.Spoon the pudding mixture into the basin and level the surface.
8.Cover with a layer of baking parchment and a layer of foil, pleated in the middle.
9.Tie string tightly around the rim of the basin to secure the lid.
10.Place the basin in a deep roasting tin and fill halfway up the sides with boiling water.
11.Bake in the preheated oven for 4 hours, topping up with boiling water as needed.
12.Remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least 30 minutes before removing the foil and parchment lid.
13.Turn the pudding out onto a plate and serve with clotted cream.

PROS

This pudding is filled with the delicious flavors of chocolate, cherries, and whiskey.

It is a perfect dessert for Christmas or any special occasion.

CONS

This pudding is high in calories and contains a lot of sugar, so should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This pudding is not particularly healthy, but it does contain some healthful ingredients like dried fruit and olive oil.
Dried fruit is a good source of fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants.

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