This rich, spongy dessert is a favourite Christmas treat in South Africa. It doesn’t require any fancy ingredients and leftovers (if it’s possible there are any!) are even better the next day! Serves 4-6. Easy to double.
Malva Pudding – South Africa
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INGREDIENTS:
Pudding Ingredients:
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METHOD:
Pudding Method:
1: Beat the egg and sugar together. In a separate bowl, mix together the jam, flour and baking powder and add to the egg and sugar mixture.
2: In another bowl, mix the milk and baking/bicarbonate of soda together and add to the above mixture.
3: Grease a deep round dish (approx. 19cm) or pudding dish of your choice and pour in mixture. Bake for 40 minutes at 180°C/350°F or microwave on high for six minutes.
Syrup Method:
1: Bring all the ingredients to the boil in a saucepan. Carefully remove the vailla pod if using. Pour over the pudding while still hot from the oven.
2: Serve with custard, ice-cream and/or whipped cream. Pomegranate seeds and mint leaves make a festive decoration.
Pudding Method:
1: Beat the egg and sugar together. In a separate bowl, mix together the jam, flour and baking powder and add to the egg and sugar mixture.
2: In another bowl, mix the milk and baking/bicarbonate of soda together and add to the above mixture.
3: Grease a deep round dish (approx. 19cm) or pudding dish of your choice and pour in mixture. Bake for 40 minutes at 180°C/350°F or microwave on high for six minutes.
Syrup Method:
1: Bring all the ingredients to the boil in a saucepan. Carefully remove the vailla pod if using. Pour over the pudding while still hot from the oven.
2: Serve with custard, ice-cream and/or whipped cream. Pomegranate seeds and mint leaves make a festive decoration.
