Chocolate Puddings with Sherry Raisins
Preparation 15 Minutes
Cook 30 Minutes
Serves 6
Method
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Pre-heat oven to 160°C (140°C fan-forced). Lightly grease 6 x ¾ cup capacity muffin pans. Place butter, sugar, raisins and sherry in a saucepan and heat, stirring occasionally until butter has melted. Allow to cool.
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Mix eggs through raisin mixture and then fold in the flour, almond meal, cocoa and spice. Pour between prepared pans and bake for 30 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes in pan before removing.
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Use a small spatula to help remove puddings from pans and serve with custard and cream.
Puddings can be made in advance and re-heated briefly in a microwave to warm through.
Ingredients
180g butter, diced
1 cup brown sugar
250g SUNBEAM Raisins
⅓ cup sherry
2 eggs, lightly whisked
¾ cup self-raising flour
½ cup SUNBEAM Almond Meal
2 tbsp cocoa
½ tsp mixed spice
Thick vanilla custard and dolloping cream, for serving
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