It only takes a few minutes to mix, microwave and top these hot chocolate puds with ice cream and liqueur for a rich, indulgent dessert
Prep:5 mins
Serves 4
150ml milk50g pitted prunes2 tsp instant coffee50g soft butter50g icing sugar1 large egg50g ground almonds2 tbsp cocoa1 tbsp self-raising flour4 scoops coffee or vanilla ice cream, to serve (optional)4 tsp coffee liqueur, to serve (optional)
STEP 1Measure the milk in a large jug, then blend with the prunes and coffee in a food processor until smooth. Add the butter, sugar, egg, almonds, cocoa, flour and a pinch of salt, then blitz again to make a thick batter.STEP 2Scrape evenly and cleanly (don’t take the mixture up the sides) into 4 x 175ml ramekins (don’t use any with metal on them!). Cook in the microwave, spaced round the edge of the turntable, on Medium for 6 mins. The puddings will still look a bit moist, but that’s fine. Stand for 5 mins, then serve topped with a scoop of ice cream and a little liqueur, if you like.
