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Melted Malva Bliss

Discover the melt-in-your-mouth Melted Malva Bliss, a traditional South African pudding with a tangy sweet sauce perfect for any occasion. Enjoy its rich flavors and easy preparation.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Sauce Preparation Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cake flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/3 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp apricot jam
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 can Nestle Ideal Milk
  • 1 can Nestle Ideal Milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 tbsp apricot jam
  • 2 cups custard for serving

Equipment

  • Oven-proof dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk or electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a medium-sized square oven-proof dish.
  2. Sift together the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and dark brown sugar until pale and airy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, and then mix in the apricot jam and apple cider vinegar.
  5. Fold the sifted dry ingredients and the Ideal Milk into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 30 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. About 10 minutes before the pudding is done, combine all the sauce ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring continuously.
  8. Simmer the sauce for 5 minutes until it thickens and is glossy.
  9. Once the pudding is baked, pour the sauce over it immediately and serve warm with custard.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 5mg

Notes

This dessert is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a little extra sauce.
You can experiment with different fruit jams like raspberry or orange if apricot jam isn’t available.
For a special touch, add a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg in the sauce for enhanced flavor.
Consider serving in ramekins for individual portions, garnishing with whipped cream or fresh fruit for presentation.
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