Chocolate-Orange Delight Christmas Pudding

Chocolate-Orange Delight Christmas Pudding

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Ingredients

Instructions

Soaking:

  • Soak the mixed fruit, cranberries, and zests in the clementine and lemon juices for 3 days, stirring daily.
  • Keep the bowl covered with a tea towel.

Prepare the Basin:

  • Butter a 1-litre pudding basin and line the bottom with a greaseproof paper circle.
  • Make the Pudding Mixture:
  • Beat together the softened butter and dark muscovado sugar until pale and fluffy.
  • Sift in the flour, cocoa, and mixed spice.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Add the beaten eggs and mix well.
  • Stir in the grated apple, soaked fruits, and their liquid.
  • Add the breadcrumbs, chopped cherries, and dark chocolate chips.
  • Mix thoroughly.
  • Optionally, add 2 tbsp of orange liqueur for an adult twist.

Fill the Basin:

  • Fill the basin with the pudding mixture.

Cover and Steam:

  • Cover the mixture with a double thickness of greaseproof paper, pleated in the middle.
  • Cover this with a layer of foil, pleated in the middle, then tie tightly with string.
  • Place the pudding in a large saucepan on a trivet or upturned saucer to prevent it from touching the bottom.
  • Fill halfway up the basin with hot water.
  • Bring to a simmer, cover the pan, then steam for 2 hours.

Serve:

  • Once cooked, allow the pudding to cool slightly before turning it out onto a serving plate.

Notes & Wine Advice

Optional Flambé (Adults Only):
Warm 2 tbsp of orange liqueur, ignite it, and carefully pour over the pudding for a dramatic flambé (adults only).
Serve with:
Accompany with a dollop of clotted cream, custard, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
This Chocolate-Orange Delight Christmas Pudding is a luxurious and flavorful twist on the traditional recipe, perfect for a festive celebration! Enjoy the rich chocolate, fruity notes, and the citrusy kick of clementines.
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Course; Chocolate / Dessert