Free Recipe · Steamed Desserts in the Varoma
Light but decadent individual chocolate puddings, steamed to perfection in your Varoma.
A free recipe from me, exclusive to the blog.
These steamed chocolate puddings are made entirely in the Thermomix: the batter comes together in minutes, the puddings steam in the Varoma in just 20 minutes, and the recipe makes six individual desserts in Silicone Dariole Moulds.
This free recipe has been specifically designed to show you a perfect way to use our Silicone Dariole Moulds to create some amazing steamed chocolate puddings. These puddings are not your average dessert: they are light but decadent, and a perfect way to cap off a winter dinner party, or for cosying up on the couch on a particularly chilly evening.
Because they're steamed, you don't need to worry about burning them, and they'll stay perfectly moist, even after being refrigerated. And if you have any left over the next day (good luck!), they serve just as well cold as a mid-afternoon snack with some warm milky tea. This recipe makes six individually sized puddings, which, when made with our Silicone Dariole Moulds, fit perfectly in the Varoma steaming tray. If you don't have them, steam and serve the puddings in individual ramekins.
The easiest thing to cover your dariole moulds or ramekins with while steaming in the Thermomix Varoma? Our Silicone Steaming Mat for Varoma! You can check out just some of its great uses in this quick video…
Meet the product
Eight flexible, easy-release silicone moulds made for individual steamed puddings, with six fitting perfectly in the Varoma steaming tray.
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Varoma Steamed Chocolate Puddings (for Thermomix)
Makes 6 · Thermomix or thermo cooker · about 35 minutes
Ingredients
No dariole moulds? Steam and serve the puddings in individual ramekins instead.
The Tools
The individual moulds these puddings are steamed in; six fit perfectly in the Varoma tray.
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Silicone Steaming Mat for Varoma
Flipped upside down over the moulds to stop condensation dripping on your puddings.
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Sits in the bottom of the steaming tray to make arranging the moulds easier.
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Place sugar in the TM bowl and mill 5 sec / speed 9.
Add flour, baking powder, cocoa and salt, mix 5 sec / speed 5. Set aside.
Place butter in the TM bowl and melt 3 min / 60°C / speed 1.
Add milk, egg and vanilla, mix 4 sec / speed 4.
Add dry ingredients, mix 5 sec / speed 3. Scrape down the sides.
Mix a further 3 sec / speed 3. Divide the mixture evenly between 6 greased Silicone Dariole Moulds. Bang the moulds firmly on the bench to flatten the mixture and remove air bubbles.
Fill the TM bowl with 500g water. Assemble the moulds in the lower Varoma or thermo steaming tray; a Stainless Steel Trivet in the bottom of the tray makes this easier. Cover with an upside down Silicone Steaming Mat for Varoma or a double layer of paper towel to prevent condensation dripping on the pudding mixture.
Steam 20 min / Varoma / speed 3. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before inverting the moulds to remove the puddings.
To serve
Serve the puddings warm, drizzled with chocolate ganache, cream and toasted nuts. They stay perfectly moist in the fridge and are just as lovely cold the next day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need dariole moulds to make these steamed puddings?
No. Our Silicone Dariole Moulds are made for the job (six fit perfectly in the Varoma steaming tray), but you can steam and serve the puddings in individual ramekins instead.
How do I stop condensation dripping on the puddings while they steam?
Cover the moulds with an upside down Silicone Steaming Mat for Varoma, or a double layer of paper towel, before putting the lid on.
Can I make these chocolate puddings ahead and eat them cold?
Yes. Because they're steamed, the puddings stay perfectly moist, even after being refrigerated, and they serve just as well cold the next day as a mid-afternoon snack.
Are these steamed chocolate puddings nut free?
The puddings themselves contain no nuts; simply skip the toasted nuts when serving for a nut-free dessert.
Want to get more from your Thermomix?
The Silicone Dariole Moulds behind these puddings are just the start: our full Steaming Collection is made to turn your Varoma into a dessert (and dinner) machine.
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