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Boozy puddings with cheat's custard

Name: Boozy puddings with cheat's custard
Prep time: 480 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 486 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 6 individual Christmas puddings; 5 tablespoons (100ml) brandy; 300ml ready-made custard; 150ml thin cream; 2 tablespoons icing sugar, sifted; Thick cream, to serve; Raspberries, to serve

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If you're keen on tradition but short on time, a quick custom-made custard is great to serve with Christmas puddings, mincemeat tarts or even fresh berries and ice-cream.

6 individual Christmas puddings
5 tablespoons (100ml) brandy
300ml ready-made custard
150ml thin cream
2 tablespoons icing sugar, sifted
Thick cream, to serve
Raspberries, to serve

Method

1.

The day before you want to serve the puddings, prick them all over with a skewer, then drizzle with 3 tablespoons of the brandy. Cover and refrigerate overnight so the puddings absorb all the brandy.
2.

Place the ready-made custard, thin cream, icing sugar and remaining brandy in a saucepan. Stir over low heat for 5-6 minutes or until just heated through.
3.

Microwave the puddings, uncovered, for 1-2 minutes on high. Invert onto serving plates and serve with custard, a generous spoonful of thick cream, and fresh raspberries.