It's Sunday and as a thank you for taking the time to read my ramblings here's another recipe. Like the Blueberry and Pear cake I shared a few weeks ago this is really quick to make and a real crowd pleaser with its oozing chocolate centre. It's taken from Nigella Lawson's 'Nigella Express' so if you're dieting look away, this isn't for you.
Chocolate Pear Pudding
2 x 415g cans pear halves in juice
125g plain flour
25g cocoa powder
125g caster sugar
150g soft butter (plus extra for greasing)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
2 medium eggs (although I always use large)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1. Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas Mark 6 and grease a 22cm square ovenproof dish with butter.
2. Drain the pears and arrange them on the base of the dish.
3. Put all the remaining ingredients in a food processor and blitz until you have a batter with a soft drop consistency. (You don't need to do this in a food processor - today's the first time I have - the bowl and wooden spoon approach is just as effective).
4. Spread the chocolate batter over the pears and bake in the oven for 30 minutes.
5. Let the pudding stand for 5-10 minutes after removing from the oven before serving. Delicious with cream or vanilla ice cream.
Enjoy.
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