Easter and chocolate dessert are a really great combo. But if you’re looking for a (reasonably) healthy alternative to chocolate, we’ve got some ideas for you.
The Black Oystercatcher Kitchen has put together a dessert using dates – it’s our Sherried Date Pudding. It’s easy to make, and makes use of healthy alternatives in the place of more unhealthy ingredients (although we do allow for some caster sugar).
METHOD
Preheat oven to 190 Celsius.
Soak the dates in water and sherry.
Cream the sugar and butter using an electric mixer.
Lightly beat the eggs and add it slowly to the sugar mixture, also using the electric mixer.
Sift the flour, salt and the baking powder onto the almonds.
Add the dry ingredients to the sugar and egg mixture, using the electric mixer. Then add the zest.
Butter and flour bowls.
Divide the honey or syrup evenly amongst the bowls.
Also divide mix evenly amongst the bowls until they are about two thirds full.
Arrange the bowls evenly on a shallow oven tray and add a little water to the tray.
Bake for 25-30 minutes.
Tip out of the bowls – and then top with cream.
Final step – enjoy your dessert!
INGREDIENTS
120g butter
120g Caster sugar
3 medium eggs
60g self raising flour
pinch of salt
1 tsp baking powder
30g ground almonds
1-2 tbsp Sherry
15 dates chopped fine
40ml boiling water
3 tsp honey or Golden Syrup
orange zest (optional)
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Our Easter action
Try our fantastic Sherried Date Pudding at the Black Oystercatcher this Easter.
It’s part of our Easter meal selection at the Restaurant, including other specialty Easter inspired dishes, in combination with our standard menu.
And we’ve got a great line-up too:
Live music from Kaleidoskoop on Sunday 1 April.
We’re closed on Good Friday (30 March).
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