Playing with food 2

Plum Puddings

 Okay, so these little treats have been around for sooooo long I don't even remember where they came from.  They started life with glace cherries and mint leaves but as I am not a fan of the cherries I thought using Jols would more suit me.  Also being an artist I like the fact that I can give the berries a colour variation. It makes the little puddings look more interesting. 

It took me all of 15 minutes to make these twelve little puddings.  Okay, okay there are only 11 on the tray now.  I did have to try one.  I just couldn't say 'Hey make these.  They taste great.' and not have tried one myself!

 

You will need 

A packet of Choc Royals

Mint leaves

White Melts

Jols

Cut your mint leaves in little strips.

You'll also need to take the Jols and Choc Royals out of the packaging.  It makes it so much easier to decorate with them and on them if you do so.  Yes that probably sounded a little sarcastic but my point is that these things couldn't be any easier. :-)

Gently melt 'Melts'.  Stir in between zaps in the microwave.  Quite often you will find that they are melted enough when you give them a stir.  I'm really good at stirring.

 Place a little melted 'white chocolate' (suspicious white substance that is meant to pass for chocolate) on the Choc Royal and let it dribble a little down the sides.  This is meant to simulate the cream that usually accompanies plum puddings. Place your leaves on the 'cream' leaving a little room in the centre for the berries. (see first photo) If you want to add layers of berries you can put a little white melt on the bottom of your Jol and just stick it on top.
How cute would these look arranged with some little angels to gaurd them.  Somehow I think the angels won't be able to save them either. 
 Enjoy