Posted on Tuesday, 24th August 2010 by Grace
Congratulations to Jamie Oliver! He received an Emmy win for Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution. I didn’t realize this was Jamie’s first U.S. network TV series. I am so excited for him. He has worked so hard in this campaign and his win is so well deserved. Jamie’s campaign is centred on getting us to cook again.
Jamie wanted us to embrace more cooking at home, he wanted to see more freshly prepared meals at school and he wanted people cooking in the community. Not only cooking but cooking with fresh ingredients and tossing aside the prepared foods.
To quote Jamie, “This food revolution is about saving America’s health by changing the way you eat. It’s much more than just a TV show; it’s a movement for you, your family and your community. If you care about your kids and their future take this revolution and make it your own. Educate yourself about food and cooking. Find out what your child is eating at school. Make only a few small changes and magical things will happen. Switching from processed to fresh food will not only make you feel better but it will add years to your life.”
Jamie’s revolution has definitely changed how I cook at home, how I shop for ingredients and my philosophy on food in general. A year ago I would pick up a pie at the market, today, I purchase the fresh ingredients and make my own, not only does it taste better but I know exactly what’s in it and it’s fresh.
Last night I was craving chocolate pudding, something I used to have in my pantry at all times, convenient right, maybe so, but after following Jamie’s revolution I started asking myself “Do I really want to serve this to my family?” ”What ingredients are they using to keep it fresh (using this term loosely)?” The answers were No! And I haven’t clue.
Did it take me all of 3 minutes (walk downstairs to the pantry, open the container, grab a spoon and dive in) to satisfy my chocolate craving, no but within 45 minutes I was enjoying a warm, delicious, freshly baked chocolate fudge pudding that I made myself using quality ingredients and fresh eggs from the farm. You just can’t compare the two.
I put forth the question to you, “How will you satisfy your next chocolate craving?”
Chocolate Fudge Pudding
(from Donna Hay, Modern Classics 2)
Serves 6
- 185 g (6 ounces) dark chocolate, chopped
- 185 g (6 ounces) unsalted butter
- 4 eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup almond meal
- 3 tablespoons plain (all-purpose) flour, sifted
- 3 tablespoons sugar, extra
- Preheat the oven to 185° C (350° F). Grease 6 ovenproof tea cups or 6 X 1 cup (8 fluid ounces) capacity ramekins; set aside.
- Place the chocolate and butter in a small saucepan over very low heat and using a spatula stir until melted and smooth; set aside.
- Place the egg yolks and sugar in a medium bowl and beat until light and creamy. Add the chocolate mixture, almond meal and flour and using a large spatula fold through.
- Place the egg whites in a medium bowl and beat with a hand-held electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add the extra sugar and continue beating until the mixture is glossy. Using a large spatula fold the egg whites through the chocolate mixture.
- Evenly divide the mixture between the 6 tea cups (ramekins). Place cups (ramekins) in a baking dish lined with a cloth tea towel. Pour enough hot water into the baking dish to come halfway up the sides of the cups (ramekins). Bake in a preheated oven for 25 minutes or until cooked at the edges but a little soft in the middle.
- Serve with sweetened whipped cream.
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Tags: baked pudding, chocolate, dessert, individual dessert, individual desserts, pudding
Posted in Baking & Pastry, Baking Mise en Place, Custards, Creams & Mousses, Eggs, Pastry Doughs & Batter, Recipes
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August 24th, 2010 at 2:38 pm
If this doesn’t quench a chocolate thirst, I don’t know what would. Another great recipe!
August 24th, 2010 at 4:08 pm
Marly these were so good! I love the almonds it gives the pudding a really nice texture. If I’m not careful the kids won’t get one.
August 24th, 2010 at 10:20 pm
These look absolutely fantastic! Yes, Jamie Oliver is doing great work and the more people realise how delicious and easy it is to create food from scratch, the healthier and better we will all feel. Just reading the ingredient list on products should put up a red flag. I’m teaching my children that if you don’t recognise ingredients listed as foods you can find in our pantry or store don’t put it in your mouth! Let’s hope Jamie’s work continues to change people’s lives.
August 25th, 2010 at 1:10 pm
Thank you Marcellina and I so agree with you. If we all make a few changes will will live much healthier lives and our children will grown up make better choices from the beginning.
August 26th, 2010 at 10:50 am
It’s hard to satisfy my chocolate craving! But this chocolate pudding can minimize a lot, is brilliant
All the best,
Gera
August 26th, 2010 at 10:59 am
The healthier choice is always ours to make. there is a quite revolution going on, and from scratch will soon be the chosen path. I love this pudding, as I love Jamie Olivier’s work! Great post!
August 26th, 2010 at 1:17 pm
Thank you Gera, I just loved this one, so good!
August 26th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
Let’s hope that this becomes the chosen path, so much better for all of us.
September 17th, 2010 at 1:25 pm
Very nice post, and your pudding looks delightful
September 19th, 2010 at 4:46 am
These chocolate fudge pudding look so pretty in their pristine white environment….sounds like a great indulgence one can hardly resist!
September 19th, 2010 at 9:07 am
You are so right Jeannie, very hard to resist!
September 19th, 2010 at 4:35 pm
This looks so good and relatively easy. My little one loves chocolate and i may try this for her!
September 19th, 2010 at 9:22 pm
Wow! This fudge pudding looks decadent! I will have to try this one soon Thanks for sharing.
September 19th, 2010 at 11:03 pm
Grace – congrats for making Food Buzz’s Top 9 with this post! You definitely deserve it!
October 8th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
This looks wonderful, but I have two questions. I am slightly allergic to almonds,so what is a good substitution for the meal and can these be frozen?
October 9th, 2010 at 8:17 pm
This pudding has become a favourite for me Amy, so delicious. I plan on making these again and using hazelnut in place of the almonds because I love chocolate and hazelnuts together. I’ve never tried freezing the puddings Amy they disappear to quickly.
November 23rd, 2010 at 4:00 pm
[...] the simple recipe and I was pleased with the results. The taste was actually similar to the Chocolate Fudge Pudding but the texture was completely [...]
December 7th, 2010 at 10:30 pm
Grace,
I am a new follower of yours and this is the first time I have attempted to make one of your recipes. I was missing a few ingredients, so I had to do a little subbing. I subbed in walnuts since I had no almonds, I used a semisweet chocolate, a butter substitute spread (Country Crock) since I used up the last of my butter last night making cookies, and then I accidentally doubled the flour and the sugar in the egg whites (because I was halving the recipe since it is just myself and my husband). Even through all of that, this recipe came out amazing!! It is VERY forgiving and so easy!!! I can’t wait to test out some of your other postings…I have become a newly devoted follower!
Thanks for sharing!
December 7th, 2010 at 11:06 pm
Thank you Ai-vy, so happy you enjoyed!! And thank you for visiting.
January 31st, 2011 at 7:49 am
This looks amazing! Thanks so much for sharing it to me! I can’t wait to make this!
January 31st, 2011 at 11:58 am
I love the idea of ground almonds in this decadent looking treat!
February 1st, 2011 at 7:20 am
This is one of my favourites Jeanette, I could eat the whole batch.