Chocolate and almond is a much-loved pairing, and this Dr. Oetker pudding mix brings the two together in a quick stovetop dessert. The sachet contains sugar, starch and reduced-fat cocoa powder, plus 2.9% almond pieces and 0.4% dark chocolate, with flavourings and xanthan gum as a thickener, giving a smooth chocolate pudding with a gentle nutty bite. Dr. Oetker's own tagline sums it up: the finest almonds meet chocolate.
Pour 500 ml of milk into a saucepan, add the whole sachet and cook over medium heat, stirring continuously. When it begins to boil, turn the heat down and keep stirring for 2 to 3 minutes more, then pour the pudding into bowls and serve cold. Each pack carries a different recipe if you want to go beyond the simple pudding bowl.
It is lovely topped with a few toasted almonds, sliced banana or a little whipped cream, and it layers well in glasses with biscuit crumbs. Keep the sachet in a cool, dry place away from strong odours. This product contains almonds, and the label states that it may also contain gluten, soy, milk and other tree nuts, so it is not suitable for anyone with a tree-nut allergy.
