Gooey Chocolate Puddings

Recipe courtesy Nigella Lawson

Show: Nigella Bites Episode: Fast Food

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (8)

RECIPE
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Cook Time:
12 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 12 min
Total:: 22 min

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Ingredients

4 1/2 ounces best-quality bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
3 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup Italian 00 or all-purpose flour

Directions

Before you've even taken your coat off, put the chocolate and butter in the top of a double boiler above simmering water. Whisk every now and again until melted. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and flour until just blended. Gradually whisk in the melted chocolate mixture. Set aside.

Grease 4 (1-cup) ramekins with butter and add flour to cover the butter, tapping the ramekins to get rid of excess. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F about half an hour before you want to eat the puddings. And I'd leave cooking them until you've finished the main course. It doesn't matter if there's no food on the table for 10 minutes; and these do have to be done at the last minute.

So, pour the mixture into the ramekins and put them on a baking sheet in the oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until the tops are firm and cracking slightly and the edges set. Serve immediately and consider providing a pitcher of cold, cold cream for people to pour into their pudding's hotly deliquescing interior as they eat.

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recipe Gooey Chocolate Puddings
Leslee Albuquerque, NM 02-10-2009
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Delicious but portions very large
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I love this recipe, but make it in half cup ramekins since it's so rich. It still needs 12-13 minutes in my oven. I also love... to put a bit of fruit in the bottom - slices of banana, fresh raspberries, or sliced sauteed pears, then pour the batter over. I have kept them for up to 4 days in the refrigerator after baking - just put them in the microwave for 30- 45 seconds and they will warm, but not be quite as gooey. They work well at 5000 ft altitude too.Read more
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Kristina Indianapolis, IN 04-01-2008
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Restaurant-quality dessert!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made these for a girls' night in, and they were a definite hit! These were very quick and easy to fix, and came out... tasting very much like the hot lava cakes we love so much at good restaurants. The cream was a nice touch, but not necessary at all. I will definitely be making these again!Read more
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Allie Elm Grove, WI 12-09-2007
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very easy and tasty
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Made this recipe for the first time last night and even though I cooked the puddings about a minute or so longer than I... should have (they ended up being like a brownie on the very outside with a nice gooey center) they were really good. Adding the cream at the end was a nice touch.Read more
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Tashina Pembroke Pines, FL 05-22-2007
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A chocolate lovers dream!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

It was so good and so easy. And great for when you are entertaining because it is fast and everyone loves it.
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lori Crestview, FL 04-23-2007
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Absolutely the easiest and best!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this for my family and have made it at least 6 times since then for friends and family. Everyone raves about them. I... am even buying more ramekins so I can make it in double batches. It is unbelievably simple and delicious!Read more
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Anonymous 03-04-2007
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Unbelievable!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

If you are a chocolate lover or know someone who is, this is the recipe for you! So easy to make and it tastes like a... dessert from a restaurant. Yum!!!Read more