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EASTER RECIPE

Chocolate hot cross bun bake

Recipe by Mogau Seshoene

hile the shops overflow with Easter treats,
some of us still enjoy preparing a home-
Wcooked spread. Much like Christmas, it is
an essential part of the atmosphere.

When Easter approaches, the tantalizing aroma of hot
cross buns fills the air. But for those of us who crave
something extra special, why not transform these
spiced treats into a decadent chocolate and
bun bake loaded with all the flavour of Easter
goodies? It’s an indulgent way to enjoy the
classic treat!

Here is an easy recipe to make this Easter
one for the books.

Ingredients:
6 Woolworths chocolate hot cross buns
42g unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 large free-range eggs
1tsp vanilla paste
75g caster sugar
35g cocoa powder
300ml fresh cream
150ml milk
100ml strong coffee
Vanilla ice cream or double cream, for serving.
Chocolate sauce or Easter eggs, for serving (optional).

Method:
1. Slice the hot cross buns in half and butter each half
with an even amount of the butter. Arrange the
halved buns in a lightly greased 28 x 23cm baking
tray and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla 5. Carefully pour the combined mixture over the prepared hot cross buns. Using
paste, sugar, and cocoa powder until combined. your hands, press the buns into the liquid to cover them. Allow the buns to soak
Set aside. up the liquid for 15 minutes.
3. Place a saucepan over a medium-low heat and 6. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 170ºC.
gently warm the cream, milk and coffee. Stir 7. Once the buns have been standing for 15 minutes, bake the pudding for 50–60
frequently so that the milk and cream do not minutes. Keep a layer of foil on hand to place over the top at the 25-minute
burn. Once the liquid is hot with little bubbles mark if it begins to brown too quickly.
forming around the edge of the pan, remove it 8. Remove the pudding from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
from the heat. Serve warm with ice cream or cream and chocolate sauce or Easter eggs.
4. Pouring very slowly, whisk the hot liquid into
the egg mixture. It’s important to pour slowly Enjoy!!
and whisk quickly so that the hot liquid doesn’t
scramble the egg. https://taste.co.za/recipes/chocolate-hot-cross-bun-bake/

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