Easy Christmas Mini Puds

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Makes: 6-8 serves
Tip: To reheat, cover with plastic wrap, microwave for 2 minutes then turn upside down & heat for another 1-2 minutes. For single slices heat for about 40 seconds each.

1.	Preheat oven to 170*C
2.	Lightly oil 6-8 ramekins/cups. Line base with baking paper
3.	Combine fruit, nuts, brandy, orange juice & rind in a bowl & mix well.
4.	In another bowl whisk the eggs, cream & sugar together.
5.	Sift flour, spices & bicarb soda into the fruit & stir in the egg mixture. Mix well.
6.	Pour into the prepared ramekins/cups & cover top with baking paper and a layer of foil.
7.	Put Ramekins/cups in a deep ovenproof dish and then pour in enough boiling water to come half way up the sides.
8.	Bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until done.
9.	Turn out & leave to cool, then wrap in a double thickness of foil & refrigerate until needed.