Not a dessert for the faint-hearted, these pudding pots are pure liquid chocolate - with a dash of coffee and brandy
Ingredients
150ml double cream
200g good-quality dark chocolate
100ml strong coffee
4 tbsp brandy (optional)
vanilla ice cream to serve
Instructions
1Put the cream in a saucepan over a medium heat and gently bring to the boil. Meanwhile, chop the chocolate into small pieces using a heavy knife and prepare the coffee.
2Once the cream is just boiling, turn off the heat and throw in the chopped chocolate. Stir gently until completely smooth, then add the coffee and brandy (if using).
3To serve, divide between 4 small bowls and add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to each.