Festive Chocolate Mini Puddings
Delight your guests this holiday season with these adorable Festive Chocolate Mini Puddings! Perfect for a cheerful platter of desserts, these mini delights are crafted with a crunchy Arnott's Chocolate Royal biscuit base, topped with a fluffy marshmallow layer, and elegantly coated in rich dark chocolate. Easy to prepare and irresistibly cute, they are sure to be a hit at any festive gathering. Garnish them with vibrant green icing and a cherry on top for that perfect finishing touch!
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Servings
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Calories
4
Ingredients
Ingredients
Arnott's Chocolate Royal biscuits
200 g (Packaged and ready to use.)
White chocolate
40 g (Melted in the microwave.)
Imitation cherries or Jaffa sweets
12 (For topping.)
Green icing
To taste (For decoration.)
Instructions
1
Begin by melting the white chocolate in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in between to ensure it doesn't burn.
2
Once melted, carefully drizzle the white chocolate over each biscuit from the packet of Arnott's Chocolate Royals, creating a decorative swirl.
3
Place a cherry or Jaffa sweet in the center of each biscuit, ensuring it sticks nicely to the melted chocolate.
4
Using the green icing, add a touch of festivity by decorating around the cherry. You can also use mint leaves or other green jelly sweets for an added decoration.
5
Once all biscuits are topped and decorated, place them in the fridge to set for at least 30 minutes.
6
After the chocolate has completely set, transfer your mini puddings to a festive platter and enjoy the joyful presentation!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Festive Chocolate Mini Puddings?
They are adorable holiday treats made with a crunchy Arnott's Chocolate Royal biscuit base, a marshmallow layer, and a rich dark chocolate coating, decorated to look like mini Christmas puddings.
Which biscuits are used as the base for this recipe?
The recipe uses 200g of Arnott's Chocolate Royal biscuits as the base for the mini puddings.
How do I melt the white chocolate safely?
Melt the white chocolate in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in between each burst to ensure it does not burn.
How many ingredients are required for this recipe?
There are 4 main ingredients: Arnott's Chocolate Royal biscuits, white chocolate, imitation cherries or Jaffas, and green icing.
What can I use for the 'holly berry' on top?
You can use either imitation cherries or Jaffa sweets to place in the center of each pudding.
How do I create the 'sauce' effect on the puddings?
Carefully drizzle melted white chocolate over each biscuit to create a decorative swirl that looks like pudding sauce.
What is the best way to add the festive leaves?
Use green icing to decorate around the cherry. Alternatively, you can use mint leaves or green jelly sweets for decoration.
How long do the mini puddings need to set?
The decorated biscuits should be placed in the fridge to set for at least 30 minutes.
Is this a no-bake recipe?
Yes, this is a no-bake recipe that only requires assembly and melting chocolate in the microwave.
What tags describe this recipe?
The recipe is tagged with christmas, dessert, candy, easy recipes, holiday treats, mini puddings, and festive sweets.
How much white chocolate is needed?
You will need approximately 40 grams of white chocolate for the drizzled topping.
How should I serve these mini puddings?
Once the chocolate has completely set, transfer them to a festive platter for a joyful holiday presentation.
What is the texture of the Festive Chocolate Mini Puddings?
They feature a crunchy biscuit base combined with a fluffy marshmallow layer and smooth chocolate coating.
Can children help make this recipe?
Yes, because it is an easy, no-bake assembly recipe, it is perfect for family participation during the holidays.
How many cherries or Jaffas should I prepare?
The ingredient list suggests having 12 imitation cherries or Jaffa sweets ready for topping.
Do I need to prepare the biscuits beforehand?
No, the Arnott's Chocolate Royal biscuits are packaged and ready to use immediately.
What color icing is recommended?
Green icing is recommended to create the festive holly leaf look around the red topper.
Is the white chocolate stirred during melting?
Yes, you should stir the white chocolate between microwave increments to ensure a smooth consistency.
What is the main holiday focus for this recipe?
This recipe is specifically designed as a festive treat for the Christmas season.
Can I use real cherries instead of imitation ones?
The recipe suggests imitation cherries or Jaffas, but you could use real cherries if they are small enough to sit on the biscuit.
How do I make the topping stick?
Placing the cherry or Jaffa sweet onto the white chocolate while it is still melted will ensure it sticks nicely.
Are these puddings suitable for a dessert platter?
Yes, they are described as perfect for a cheerful platter of desserts at any festive gathering.
What happens if I microwave the white chocolate for too long?
If microwaved for too long without stirring, the white chocolate may burn or seize, which is why 30-second increments are recommended.
Is there a specific amount of green icing to use?
The recipe suggests using green icing 'to taste' for your preferred level of decoration.
What is the base biscuit coated with?
The Arnott's Chocolate Royal biscuits are already coated in rich dark chocolate.
Can I use other green sweets for the leaves?
Yes, green jelly sweets are mentioned as a suitable alternative for the green icing decoration.
Are these puddings bite-sized?
Yes, using individual biscuits makes these 'mini' puddings that are easy to eat as snacks or dessert bites.
Where should the biscuits be placed to set?
They should be placed in the refrigerator to allow the melted chocolate to harden properly.
What is the first step of the recipe?
The first step is to melt the white chocolate in the microwave in 30-second increments.
Why are these called 'mini puddings'?
They are called mini puddings because the decoration mimics the appearance of a traditional large Christmas pudding with brandy sauce and holly.