Queen of puddings

ingredients ;

50g/2oz dark chocolate (at least70% cocoa solids), broken into small pieces
500ml/18fl oz chocolateflavoured milk
100g/4oz fresh white breadcrumbs
100g/4oz caster sugar  

2 eggs, separated 

4 tablespoons black cherry jam

method;
• Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas mark 4. • Put the chocolate and milk in a saucepan. Heat gently, stirring until the
chocolate melts. Bring almost to the boil. Remove the pan from the heat. • Put the breadcrumbs in a large bowl with 25g/1oz of the sugar. Pour in
the chocolate mixture and mix well. Beat in the egg yolks. Spoon the mixture into a 1.2-litre/2pt pie dish. Bake in the oven for 25–30 minutes until set and firm.

• Whisk the egg whites in a large bowl until standing in soft peaks. Gradually whisk in the remaining sugar, and whisk until you have a thick meringue. Spread the jam over the baked chocolate base and pile the meringue on top.

• Return the pudding to the oven for about 15 minutes. Serve immediately.