Pecan and coffee pudding with a coffee bean sauce

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
55gramsShelled pecan nuts; (2oz)
55gramsSelf raising flour; (2oz)
½teaspoonBaking powder
1pinchSalt
1smallOrange; finely grated ,
; zest of
2teaspoonsLiquid instant coffee
115gramsUnsalted butter; softenend (4oz)
115gramsSoft brown sugar; (4oz)
2Eggs; beaten
225gramsCaster sugar; (8oz)
5tablespoonsWater; just enough to welt
; the sugar
240millilitresBlack coffee made with freshly ground; (8fl oz)
; beans
1tablespoonMalt whisky; up to 2
2tablespoonsDouble cream; this can be omitted
; if you want a dark
; coffee
Sauce
A few coffee beans to garnish

Directions

TO MAKE THE SAUCE

You will need 4 individual pudding basins, well buttered with circles of grease proof paper in the bottom.

Grind the pecans in a grinder or processor. Mix with the flour, baking powder and salt. Cream together the butter, sugar, zest and coffee until light and fluffy - use a food mixer to make this easier. Gradually add the eggs, whisking into the mixture. Remove bowl from machine and carefully fold in the flour mxiture until evenly mixed. It should have a soft dropping consistency. Divide between prepared tins and bake for about 25 minutes until well risen and firm to the touch.

Make the sauce whilst the puddings are baking.

To make the sauce: Make the caramel by dissolving the sugar in the water over a low heat. As the liquid clears, raise the heat and bring to the boil. Leave the syrup without stirring to cook to a golden caramel.

Carefully pour over the coffee. Protect your hand with a cloth as the caramel will splutter and appear lumpy. Put it back on the heat and add the cream. Continue stirring until the mixture is smooth. Leave it to cook down to a coating consistency. Remove from heat and add the coffee beans and the whisky to taste.

Run a little knife round the puddings once done and turn out carefully onto serving plates. Pour the coffee bean sauce around.

Converted by MC_Buster.

Per serving: 1018 Calories (kcal); 102g Total Fat; (88% calories from fat); 13g Protein; 17g Carbohydrate; 626mg Cholesterol; 503mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1½ Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 1 Fruit; 19 ½ Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates Converted by MM_Buster v2.0n.