Guinness Mini Christmas Pudding
Ingredients:
450g Mixed Fruit
300g Chopped Dates
1 Carrot
1 Orange Zest
1 Lemon Zest
200ml Guinness Draught Stout
125g Unsalted Butter
85g Brown Sugar
2 Eggs
95g Plain Flour
1 tbsp Mixed Spice
60g Breadcrumbs
2tbsp Maltese Honey
Brandy for Flambé
Directions:
1. In a bowl combine mixed fruit, dates, grated carrot, orange & lemon zest, and Guinness.
2. Mix well and set aside for at least 30 minutes.
3. In the meantime let's prepare the batter.
4. In a food processor bowl combine room temperature butter and the sugar and mix at low speed until fluffy.
5. Add one egg at a time. Then gradually add the flour, mixed spice, breadcrumbs, and honey.
6. Gently fold this mixture with the fruits.
7. Brush muffin tins with a thin layer of melted butter then coat with flour. Remove the access.
8. Fill tins to the brim and cover them with baking paper.
9. Place them in a deep baking dish and fill it with a couple of centimeters of hot water.
10. Bake in a preheated oven at 150°c for 45 minutes. Before taking them out check the centre with a toothpick.
11. Serve alone, custard or Brandy flambé.