Hot Chocolate Puddings

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   Pre-heat the oven to 200 C.

2. 2

   Lightly butter four ramekin dishes or oven-proof tea cups.

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   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.

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   Separate the eggs and add the yolks to the sugar, beating until thick and creamy.

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   Separately, whisk the egg whites until they are almost stiff.

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   Stir the butter into the melted chocolate and leave to melt, then add the chocolate spread.

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   Fold the chocolate into the egg and sugar, then carefully fold in the beaten egg whites.

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   Be gentle and don't overmix, just fold in until there are no more egg whites sticking out of the mixture.

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    Scoop into the dishes and place on a baking sheet.

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    Bake for 12-25 minutes, until risen.

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    The tops will be cracked and the centres should still be slightly wobbly, from all the melted chocolate inside!

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