A Festive Twist On The Traditional

Marcus Wareing's Mini Christmas Puddings

A festive twist on the traditional

Get the whole family involved with this adorable and delicious recipe

Marcus Wareing, the renowned chef and restaurateur, has added an adorable twist to the traditional Christmas pudding with his Mini Christmas Puddings. These bite-sized treats are perfect for getting the whole family involved in the festive fun, and they're sure to be a hit with everyone at your Christmas party.

To make Marcus's Mini Christmas Puddings, you will need the following ingredients:

• 125g mixed dried fruit
• 100g dark chocolate, chopped
• 100g self-raising flour
• 50g butter, softened
• 2 tbsp golden syrup
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp mixed spice

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C (160 degrees C fan/gas 4).
2. Line a muffin tin with 12 muffin cases.
3. In a large bowl, combine the dried fruit, dark chocolate, self-raising flour, butter, golden syrup, egg, and mixed spice.
4. Mix well until all the ingredients are combined.
5. Spoon the mixture into the muffin cases and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
6. Leave to cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Once your Mini Christmas Puddings are cool, you can decorate them however you like. Marcus suggests dusting them with icing sugar or cocoa powder, or drizzling them with melted chocolate. You could also add some festive sprinkles or fruit to make them even more special.

These Mini Christmas Puddings are the perfect way to get into the festive spirit. They're delicious, easy to make, and fun for all the family. So what are you waiting for? Get baking!