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Black forest queen of puddings with chocolate sauce (recipes)






Serves 2



Preparation time

30 mins to 1 hour



Cooking time

30 mins to 1 hour

















Ingredients



For the Chocolate Puddings:65g/2¼oz brioche30ml/1fl oz/2 tbsp kirsch50g/1¾oz black cherries50g/1¾oz red cherry conserve200ml/6½fl oz whipping cream40g/1½oz dark chocolate, 75% cocoa solids2 egg yolksFor the Meringue:2 egg whites100g/3½oz caster sugarFor the Chocolate Sauce:20g/¾oz caster sugar60ml/2fl oz water80g/3oz dark chocolate, 75% cocoa solids12g/¼oz unsalted butter40ml/1¼fl oz single cream



Method



1. Preheat the oven to 200C/375F/Gas5.2. Make the brioche into breadcrumbs using a food processor or grater.3. Add the kirsch to the black cherries and red cherry conserve, leave to let the flavours infuse.4. To make the chocolate puddings: gently warm the whipping cream in a heavy based pan. Add 40g/1½oz of broken chocolate and stir until melted. The mixture will go brown.5. Using a whisk, mix the chocolate to produce a smooth chocolate cream. Remove from the heat.6. Add the brioche crumbs and stir, cool slightly then add the egg yolks.7. Pour the mixture into 2 small greased pudding tins or ramekins.8. Cook in a bain-marie in the oven for 30 minutes.9. To make the meringue: in a clean bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff. Gradually add in the caster sugar (100g/3½oz) continuing to whisk to produce a glossy, stiff meringue.10. To make the chocolate sauce: gently dissolve 20g/¾oz of caster sugar in the water over a low heat. Stir until all the sugar has dissolved.11. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in 80g/3oz chocolate and the butter until it has all melted and you have a smooth glossy sauce. Stir in the single cream.12. Leave to one side, it can be gently reheated when required.13. To assemble the puddings: when the chocolate puddings are cooked remove from the dishes, de-mould and place on a baking sheet.14. Place the strained black cherries on top of the individual puddings and top with the meringue.15. Place back in the oven for 10 minutes, until the meringue is golden in colour.16. Serve on a plate with the warm chocolate sauce and a spoonful of extra thick double cream.