One evening when I had been a particular bad monster to my children and like the witch out Hansel and Gretel I wanted to treat them with something sweet but not having any ice cream or lollies handy I set about looking for the 5 minute self saucing pudding I had heard about. Long story short I couldn’t find one that I liked. I came across this one at Best Recipes and it had ample amounts of sugar i.e. the sweetness I was look for so we started the process of reconciliation. This recipe was super fast and the kids love it reconciliation a success. I have since made it three times in a fortnight…ahem for them it was just the once the other two times was let’s say I missed the husband and need some comfort that only hot gooey chocolate could bring..
Individual Self Saucing Puddings
What you will need:
1 cup of self raising flour
1/3 cup of cocoa
1/2 cup of caster sugar
1/2 cup of milk
1 egg lightly beaten
1/4 cup of butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla essence
1/2 cup lightly packed brown sugar
a pinch of salt
What to do:
Pre heat oven to 180’c.
Grease four ramkins ( I use cups)
In a mixing bowl sift the flour, half the cocoa and a pinch of salt.
In a separate bowl combine the milk egg, melted butter and vanilla
Pour into the dry mixture and mix until smooth.
Spoon mixture into each ramekin (or cup) and place on a oven tray. Mix the remaining cocoa and brown sugar and spread evenly over each pudding. Pour boiling water over the back of a spoon into each pudding until water is almost to the top.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until it has risen and firm to the touch.
Serve with cream, custard or ice cream.
*** these are incrediably hot so insure they are well cool before being served to children***
