If you’re looking for a lovely, gooey dessert to serve this Valentine’s Day, this gorgeous recipe for hot chocolate and sherry pudding with no churn ice cream, is bound to melt anyone’s heart.

Method

For the ice cream

1. Using a hand whisk , whisk the cream in a mixing bowl to thickened but not too far whipped
2. add in the condensed milk, vanilla and sherry and whisk together till it is thick.
3. Tip into a container and freeze for about 4 hours or over night

For the pudding

1. Place the eggs and the sugar into a mixing machine with the whisk attachment and mix on medium speed until pale and fluffy, this will take a good 8 minutes.
2. While this is mixing gently melt the chocolate and the butter together either in burst in a microwave or over a pan of simmering water.
3. Once melted and smooth , leave on the side to cool slightly.
4. Gently fold the melted chocolate mix through the whisked eggs and sugar until completely combined but be carful not to knock too much air out of it.
5. Spoon into 4 large ramekins, oven proof bowls or nice little pans and place in the fridge to set. This can be done a day or two in advance
6. Heat your oven to 180ºC and bake for 8- 10 mins so the pudding is set but still nice and gooey in the centre
7. Serve with the ice cream and an extra glug of the sherry on top