Melting chocolate puddings

Melting chocolate puddings

The ultimate chocolate indulgence - don't even try to resist it

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 6

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ready in 40 mins

Method

  1. To make the chocolate sponge pudding, heat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Mix the flour, cocoa powder, ground almonds, chocolate and sugar together. Then stir the milk, butter and egg together and mix into the dry ingredients. Spoon into 6 individual ramekins or ovenproof dishes.
  2. To make the sauce, mix the sugar and cocoa powder and gradually stir in 300ml boiling water. Spoon this over the sponge mixture.
  3. Bake the puddings for 20 minutes. Lower the oven temperature to 170C/fan 150C/gas 3 and cook for a further 10 minutes until the sponge feels firm to the touch - the sauce will be lurking underneath. Serve straight from the oven with cream.

Per serving

620 kcalories, protein 7.6g, carbohydrate 101.2g, fat 23.3 g, saturated fat 9.9g, fibre 3.6g, salt 0.51 g

Recipe from olive magazine, February 2006.

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  • 2007-11-12 20:48:46.952724

    asquithea rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    A very good recipe. Take care not to overcook; it's done as soon as there's a decent bit of skin on top and plenty of sauce still liquid underneath. The cooking times given are pretty much spot on. You'll want large ramekins or small bowls -- like the ones pictured. This recipe doesn't work in small ramekins, because the mixture rises and spills out the sauce.

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  • 2008-02-13 17:55:04.551321

    Rebeccah commented on this recipe

    I don't like the thought of using ground almonds, is there an alternative?

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  • 2008-02-13 23:20:28.979627

    Thom commented on this recipe

    I think they are using the ground almonds as an alternative already... instead of more flour.

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  • 2008-02-14 22:19:43.335603

    ck73 rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Fab dessert . I just used a big dish to bake it in , instead of doing 6 small ones . The sauce looks too runny when you are making it - but it works ! I served with home made custard . Very rich and decadant ...

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  • 2008-02-14 22:20:23.371124

    ck73 commented on this recipe

    Oh and you cannot taste the almonds . I think they are used for texture ..

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  • 2008-02-15 14:26:59.891727

    Good Stuff commented on this recipe

    Haven't tried this recipe, but I have substituted semolina for ground almonds in other recipes. It gives a similiar texture.

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  • 2008-02-22 12:34:42.679413

    wild_ice rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This is my favourite pudding. It tastes great and is uber easy to make, perfect for valentines or adults birthdays.

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  • 2008-03-23 22:31:10.961574

    Gemma Russell rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    This was delicious! I made one big one and probably gave it slightly less than the recommended time. Will def make this again!

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  • 2008-06-24 21:42:50.572566

    pauline commented on this recipe

    my grandson has a nut allergy can i replace the almonds with something else ?

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  • 2008-07-22 14:09:24.730256

    Amanda Jayne commented on this recipe

    This recipe is very addictive, the chocolate sponge mixed with the saucy bottom is wow !! my taste buds went into overdrive lol ! My family loved it Im not the best of cooks but this was perfect. Thank's Amanda

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    2008-08-28 14:36:34.064197

    JC commented on this recipe

    I made half the amount and it's about right for 2 adults and 2 small kids. Leftovers are really nice cold when the kids are asleep!

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  • 2008-09-30 09:37:19.919085

    cameron rated this recipe

    5 stars

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    2009-01-04 08:09:20.454513

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    1 stars

    Awful

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  • 2009-02-07 16:54:03.751221

    Tabatha commented on this recipe

    I love this pudding i make every other weekend! It's addictive! i recommend it with vanilla ice cream yummy yum yum!

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  • 2009-05-06 10:42:36.177995

    SporkofDestiny rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This is a great recipe, easy to make and turned out perfectly. I will definately be making this again.

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  • 2009-05-17 22:25:11.599641

    pshopper rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    The best chocolate pudding I have ever had. Made it for a dinner party last night and everyone wanted seconds and the recipe. Can't say more than that !!!!

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  • 2009-05-18 20:38:28.3514

    yumyumyum commented on this recipe

    I made this for 6 people but we thought the portions were a bit too big so I recommend to half the amount of ingredients. It is very nice with cream. you need a very big drink on hand because it is very sticky and gooey. I'm 10 years old.

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  • 2009-06-03 16:48:24.039136

    Mollymoocow rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    i made this for my boyfriend and he loved it its not a dish you would make if you had loads of people coming to your house for dinner. but it is very yummy

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  • 2009-06-27 17:58:54.221138

    Mollymoocow commented on this recipe

    ignore my last comment very yummy but the recipe feed 10 people not 6

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  • 2009-08-23 16:39:34.395368

    Yum yum commented on this recipe

    Hi I made this without the nuts.the whole family loved it!husband said it was like marks and spencers puddings! Very pleased just going to make it again.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 6

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ready in 40 mins

Ingredients

  • 150g self-raising flour
  • 4 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 50g ground almonds
  • 100g dark chocolate , roughly chopped
  • 200g caster sugar
  • 175ml milk
  • 50g butter , melted
  • 1 egg

SAUCE

  • 150g dark muscovado sugar
  • 3 tbsp cocoa powder
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Per serving

620 kcalories, protein 7.6g, carbohydrate 101.2g, fat 23.3 g, saturated fat 9.9g, fibre 3.6g, salt 0.51 g

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