November 18, 2003
Ten minute chocolate pudding with cashew nut cream

I found this recipe years ago in a microwave cookbook and forgot about it! Since having children it has become a favorite again. It¡¦s incredibly quick and delicious. Served with whipped cream laced with Cointreau or any other chocolate friendly liqueur and you have for the perfect end to a special meal. For children it¡¦s lovely served with good vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients

150g butter (softened)
250g dark chocolate ( use a good quality one with at least 50% cocoa solids)
100g small crystal brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
* 125g sour cream or mascarpone
50g plain all purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
4 eggs, beaten

The original recipe calls for double cream but since that¡¦s not readily available here the substitutes given work just as well

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