Mini Christmas Pudding Treats

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 11

Easy Mini Christmas Pudding Treats for the Holiday Season

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	700 g fruitcake , store purchased . I prefer a dark fruit cake
	1/4 1/4 cup orange juice or 1/4 cup water , with some brandy essence added
	250 g white chocolate , melted
	3 red decorative candies , use red snakes lollies
	5 green decorative candies , use green snake lollies

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

372

Sugar

40g

Fat

21g

Mini Christmas Pudding Treats are a festive twist on a classic dessert. These bite-sized treats are perfect for sharing and are sure to impress at any holiday gathering. Using store-bought fruitcake makes this recipe easy and convenient, while the white chocolate coating and candy decorations add a touch of festive cheer. Serve these treats alongside your favorite holiday beverages for a truly memorable dessert experience.

Instructions

1.	Crumble the fruitcake into a bowl.
2.	Add the orange juice (or water with brandy essence) and mix until well combined.
3.	Use your hands to form the mixture into small balls, about the size of a golf ball.
4.	Melt the white chocolate in a bowl over a pan of simmering water, stirring constantly until smooth.
5.	One at a time, dip the balls into the melted white chocolate, making sure they are fully coated.
6.	Place the coated balls on a sheet of wax paper to set.
7.	Once the chocolate has set, decorate the balls with the red and green candies to look like mini Christmas puddings.

PROS

Mini Christmas Pudding Treats are a fun and festive dessert that are easy to make and sure to impress.

They use store-bought fruitcake, making them a convenient and time-saving option.

These treats are perfect for sharing with family and friends over the holiday season.

CONS

These treats are high in sugar and fat, so should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

They also require some preparation time, so keep this in mind when planning to make them.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Mini Christmas Pudding Treats are not particularly healthy, they can be enjoyed as an occasional indulgence over the holiday season.
The fruitcake used in this recipe contains dried fruit, which is a good source of fiber and antioxidants.