Crispy Chocolate Puddings
Preparation 10 Minutes
Cook 30 Minutes
Serves 12
Method
- Lightly oil 12 x ⅓ cup capacity muffin pans. Combine chocolate and butter in a microwave proof bowl and heat on medium setting for 1 minute, stir well. Return to microwave in 10 second bursts if required to continue melting.
- In a large bowl, combine the rice bubbles, sultanas, walnuts and coconut. Mix well. Add melted chocolate and stir until all ingredients are well coated in chocolate. Spoon between prepared muffin pans, pressing mixture in firmly. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Slide a small spatula down the side of each muffin cup to remove the chocolate pudding. Turn upside down and spoon on some melted chocolate to resemble custard. Decorate with sprinkles.
Ingredients
200g dark cooking chocolate, chopped
80g butter, diced
3 cups rice bubbles
½ cup SUNBEAM Sultanas
½ cup SUNBEAM Walnuts, roughly chopped
¼ cup shredded coconut
White chocolate buttons, melted for decoration
Red sprinkles, for decoration
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