Chocolate And Mandarin Pudding

Chocolate And Mandarin Pudding
  • Author: Kate Morris and Sally Brown

Indulge in a delightful treat with this Mandarin Chocolate Trifle recipe. Layers of sponge fingers soaked in hot chocolate, creamy vanilla-infused yogurt, and juicy mandarin segments come together in a harmonious blend of flavors. Finished off with a dusting of hot chocolate powder on top, this dessert is both visually appealing and satisfying. Perfect for a special occasion or simply to treat yourself to something sweet, this Mandarin Chocolate Trifle is sure to impress your taste buds.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 2 heaped tsp instant hot chocolate powder, plus extra to serve
  • 8-10 sponge fingers
  • 16 mandarin
  • 75g/3oz cream cheese
  • 125g/4½oz plain yoghurt
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • In a bowl, mix the two teaspoons of hot chocolate powder with 50ml/2fl oz boiled warm water until smooth.
  • Arrange half of the sponge fingers in a layer at the bottom of a small trifle bowl. Drizzle over half of the drinking chocolate mixture to soak the sponge fingers.
  • Arrange eight of the mandarin segments on top of the sponge fingers.
  • Whisk the cream cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth and loose. Whisk in the yoghurt and vanilla extract until well combined.
  • Spoon half of the cream-cheese mixture into the trifle dish and smooth with a palette knife.
  • Repeat the layering process once more with the remaining sponge fingers, drinking chocolate mixture, mandarin segments and cream cheese mixture. Dust the top with a little extra hot chocolate powder.
  • Cover the trifle dish with cling film and chill in the fridge for about one hour.
  • To serve, spoon the trifle onto serving plates and garnish with a few extra mandarin segments.

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Prep Time

PT2H

Yield

Serves 4