Chocolate Stout Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Lightly grease six 1 cup ovenproof ramekins.
3. 3
   Sift the flour, caster sugar and half of the cocoa powder together into a medium-sized bowl.
4. 4
   Add the milk, melted butter and egg and mix well.
5. 5
   Add the chocolate and stir to combine.
6. 6
   Spoon the batter into the prepared ramekins.
7. 7
   Combine the remaining cocoa powder with the brown sugar and sprinkle over the top of the puddings.
8. 8
   Combine the stout and 3/4 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to the boil over high heat.
9. 9
   Pour over the pudding batter.
10. 10
    Place the ramekins in a baking tray and pour enough boiling water into the tray to come halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
11. 11
    Bake in the oven for 1520 minutes, or until risen and firm to the touch.
12. 12
    Serve hot with cream or ice cream.