Self-saucing chocolate cherry puddings Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 125g plain flour
- 60g caster sugar
- a pinch of salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp Dutch process cocoa powder
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup cherries from a tin or jar, drained
- 1/3 cup milk
- 40g butter, melted
- a few drops of vanilla essence (I used Nielsen Massey)
- FOR THE SAUCE:
- 180g soft brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Dutch process cocoa powder
- 190ml boiling water
- 60ml Kirsch (cherry brandy)
- Extra cherries and whipped cream to serve
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 138g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 290 | |
| Calories from Fat 60 | 21% |
| Total Fat 6.82g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat 3.95g | 16% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium 530mg | 22% |
| Potassium 128mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 48.3g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.8g | 3% |
| Sugars 31.57g | 21% |
| Protein 4.35g | 7% |
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