If there something I don’t enjoy it’s Christmas Pudding, unless it comes in a bonbon shape and covered in chocolate and sprinkles: these mini Christmas Pudding Bonbons are a winner in my books.
Not trying to brag or anything, but Italian Christmas Cakes are a whole different world, and to adjust to the English Christmas has been a bit of a challenge.
I used to dislike mince pies, I did not enjoy mulled wine…and now these. I have honestly conquered them all, proudly, in just 10 Christmases.
These though have been made year after year for a bit now, and have been used as Christmas presents for friends and colleagues. The perks of working with a person who doesn’t like chocolate much.
The options are endless.
Milk chocolate, dark chocolate, a mix of the two, covered in white chocolate, covered in caramelised white chocolate… you name it, it can be done.
Christmas Pudding Bonbons
Inspired by Nigella Lawson's recipe on Nigella Christmas.
Ingredients
- 450g Christmas Pudding
- 180g milk chocolate
- 80g white chocolate
- Christmas Sprinkles
Instructions
- Melt the milk chocolate in the microwave or on a double boiler, until it's smooth and shiny.
- Crumble in the Christmas Pudding and mix well to incorporate all the pudding using a spoon.
- Let it cool down a few minutes, then create the bonbons by rolling the mix between your hands to create a round shape and let it rest on a surface until it's cooler.
- Melt the white chocolate and, with the help of a teaspoon, place on top and let it dribble to the sides a bit.
- Use your sprinkles and decorate.
- Place in the fridge for one hour before packing them or serving them.
- They will last in an airtight container for a week.
These mini Christmas Pudding Bonbons are not only adorable, but also oh so tasty!
And that comes from someone who didn’t like Christmas Pudding, so another win for my second home. Unbelievable!
You can use glacé cherries to decorate, if you can find both the green and red ones – this is what dear Nigella does on the book.
But I love the sprinkles and found some on Amazon from Baking Time Club that are vegan and gluten-free.
Careful with the white chocolate: I am no good at tempering chocolate, hence the spotting on top…oh well.
If you wish to give them out as a present, these will look adorable in a little plastic pouch, closed up with a red ribbon and a little tag. Your friends will love you, trust me on that one.
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Love this idea! So cute xx
Thank you Caroline xx
I’m not familiar with Christmas pudding. It must not be much of a thing here in the United States. But regardless, your bonbons look delicious and oh-so-festive! I love it thanks for sharing!
Hey Clarissa – yeah, those are very much an English tradition! Thank you xx
These look so yummy and fun to make!
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Thank you so much Della xx
Your comment about conquering mince pies etc made me laugh! I hate Christmas pudding too but these look amazing. Who could resist all that chocolate? I think my daughter would love to make these as well, thank you for the recipe inspo!
Thank you, Lisa! It took long enough to conquer them all! Let us know what you both think about them! It’s a quick recipe, easy to make and even easier to eat xx
These look lush, no one else here eats Christmas pudding so I could just make little ones for me.
Even here it’s just one of us eating them, but you know, there’s more for yourself! It’s a good afternoon treat with a nice cup of tea xx