Name: Lifesaver Speedy Chocolate Puddings
Ingredients: unsweetened cocoa powder; egg; milk; vanilla extract; chocolate chips; jam; mini marshmallows; ice cream; banana; orange zest; hazelnuts; sunflower; vegetable; grapeseed; peanut oil; self-rising flour; sugar

Jo Pratt

Lifesaver Speedy Chocolate Puddings

Preparation info

Difficulty
Easy
Makes
2
adult portions

Appears in

Madhouse Cookbook

By Jo Pratt

Published 2013

About

I have to admit, when chocolate is a must, these extremely quick-and-easy puddings are my guilty little pleasure. They are designed specifically for making in the microwave and are a true lifesaver. Stick to the basic pudding, or, for an additional treat, add a little surprise to them from the suggestions below. The cooking times are based on an 850-watt microwave. It’s pretty amazing to see these puddings cook in a matter of minutes.

Preparation Time 5 minutes

Cooking Time 2 minutes

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Puddings

3 tablespoons sunflower, vegetable, grapeseed or peanut oil, plus extra for greasing
4 tablespoons self-rising flour
4 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tablespoons milk
1 egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Suggestions for the Extra Treats

choose your favorites, such as:
1 to 2 tablespoons chocolate chips
a scattering of mini marshmallows
2 teaspoons jam
finely grated orange zest
1 tablespoon chopped roasted hazelnuts or other nuts
½ banana, peeled and chopped

ice cream, to serve (optional)

Method

Grease two microwave-safe teacups, small mugs or ramekins with oil. Mix together all the pudding ingredients until you have a smooth batter. Then divide evenly between the prepared dishes. If you are adding an extra treat, gently stir it in.
Put in the microwave and cook on High 2 minutes.
Tuck in either as they are, or turn out into bowls and enjoy with a spoonful of ice cream, if you like.