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Black Cherry Chocolate Puddings

These sumptuous puddings combine rich chocolate with tart black cherries, creating a comforting dessert perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pudding Mixture
  • 50 g butter Softened
  • 50 g caster sugar
  • 50 g self-raising flour
  • 1 each egg Large
  • 1 tbsp cocoa Unsweetened
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 425 g pitted black cherries Drained
  • 100 g white chocolate Broken into pieces
  • 150 ml thickened cream

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your slow cooker and butter the insides of four 200mL pudding moulds or ramekins, lining the base with baking paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix together the butter, sugar, flour, egg, cocoa, and baking powder until smooth.
  3. Place half of the cherries in the bottom of the moulds, and chop the rest to stir into the batter.
  4. Divide the batter among the prepared moulds and level the tops.
  5. Loosely cover each mould with foil.
  6. Fill the slow cooker with boiling water halfway up the sides of the moulds and cover the cooker.
Cooking
  1. Cook on high for about 1.5 to 2 hours, until the tops spring back when pressed.
  2. Meanwhile, melt the cream and chocolate in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth.
Serving
  1. Once cooked, loosen the edges of the puddings and turn them out onto bowls.
  2. Pour the chocolate sauce around the puddings and serve warm.

Notes

Store leftovers covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. Reheat gently in the microwave before serving.