Hot Chocolate Puddings

Directions

1. 1
   Pre-heat the oven to 200 C.
2. 2
   Lightly butter four ramekin dishes or oven-proof tea cups.
3. 3
   Roughly break the chocolate into pieces and leave to gently melt in a double boiler or in a microwave.
4. 4
   Meanwhile, put the sugar into the bowl of a mixer.
5. 5
   Separate the eggs and add the yolks to the sugar, beating until thick and creamy.
6. 6
   Separately, whisk the egg whites until they are almost stiff.
7. 7
   Stir the butter into the melted chocolate and leave to melt, then add the chocolate spread.
8. 8
   Fold the chocolate into the egg and sugar, then carefully fold in the beaten egg whites.
9. 9
   Be gentle and don't overmix, just fold in until there are no more egg whites sticking out of the mixture.
10. 10
    Scoop into the dishes and place on a baking sheet.
11. 11
    Bake for 12-25 minutes, until risen.
12. 12
    The tops will be cracked and the centres should still be slightly wobbly, from all the melted chocolate inside!