{
  "id": 17368994,
  "title": "Melt-in-the-middle Diwali chocolate pudding",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/melt-in-the-middle-diwali-chocolate-pudding",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T08:39:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/thepost/features/2026-10-31-melt-in-the-middle-diwali-chocolate-pudding/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Delight in the melt-in-the-middle Diwali chocolate pudding, a dessert that features a warm Minnies chocolate milkshake syrup center. To prepare, soften 125g butter and grease four ramekins thoroughly, dusting them with a touch of cocoa. Cream the softened butter and sugar until they become pale and fluffy, taking approximately three minutes. Incorporate the eggs one by one, followed by folding in the flour, cocoa, and salt, ensuring not to overmix. Distribute half of the batter evenly among the ramekins. Spoon a tablespoon of Minnies Chocolate Milkshake Syrup into the center of each ramekin, then cover with the remaining batter, ensuring the syrup is fully enclosed. Bake for 14 to 16 minutes, allowing the tops to set yet remain soft to the touch; remember not to overbake. Permit the puddings to rest for two minutes before gently removing them from the ramekins and placing them onto plates. Drizzle a little warm Minnies Chocolate Milkshake Syrup over each pudding, and top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Serve the dessert immediately for the best experience.",
  "summary": "These easy individual chocolate puddings hide a gooey chocolate-syrup centre and are ready in a few minutes.",
  "key_points": [
    "Melt-in-the-middle pudding features chocolate milkshake syrup center",
    "Soften butter, grease ramekins, dust with cocoa",
    "Bake 14-16 minutes until tops set, tops remain soft"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Using Minnies chocolate milkshake syrup as a molten core transforms a traditional dessert into a decadent festive treat that prioritizes texture and immediate service for the best experience.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}