Nigella Lawson’s Chocolate Sponge Pudding for Christmas Pudding

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2
Nigella Lawson's Chocolate Sponge Pudding for Christmas Pudding
in Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup soft butter
1/4 cup buttermilk
3 eggs
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup milk chocolate chips
3/4 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup light corn syrup
4 teaspoons vanilla extract

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
605
Sugar
46g
Fat
36g
Nigella Lawson's Chocolate Sponge Pudding for Christmas Pudding is a delicious dessert that is perfect for the holiday season. This recipe takes the traditional Christmas pudding recipe and adds a chocolate twist, making it a decadent and rich dessert that is sure to impress your guests. By combining milk and bittersweet chocolate chips, this dessert has a depth of flavor that is hard to resist. Serve it hot with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, and watch as your guests dig in for seconds. This recipe yields 6 servings, making it the perfect dessert to serve when entertaining guests.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2.In a large bowl, sift together 1 cup flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and a pinch of salt.
3.In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, buttermilk, eggs, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
4.Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, whisking until no lumps remain.
5.Fold in milk and bittersweet chocolate chips.
6.Grease 6 oven-proof ramekins and pour the pudding mixture into them, filling them about 2/3 of the way.
7.In another bowl, combine 2 tablespoons flour, heavy cream, corn syrup, and 4 teaspoons vanilla extract.
8.Pour the mixture over the pudding mixture in the ramekins, dividing it evenly.
9.Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the pudding comes out clean.
10.Serve hot with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

PROS

Nigella Lawson’s Chocolate Sponge Pudding for Christmas Pudding is a decadent dessert that is perfect for the holiday season.
The combination of chocolate and vanilla gives the pudding a rich, flavorful taste that is sure to please any chocolate lover.

It is easy to make and can be prepared in advance, making it a great choice for entertaining guests.

CONS

This dessert is not particularly healthy, and should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
It is high in calories, fat, and sugar.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dessert may not be the healthiest choice, dark chocolate has been found to have some health benefits. It contains antioxidants that can help reduce inflammation and lower the risk of heart disease. However, these health benefits are outweighed by the high calorie and sugar content of this particular dessert.

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