I am sure its been done before, but thought it would be nice anyhow to share with one another some of our favourite xmas recipes. This one is a nz one so you may have to subsitute some things, hope you enjoy it.

NO COOK CHOCOLATE CHRISTMAS PUDDING.

20cm double round plain sponge, halfed horizontally.

4 Tablespoons Orange liquer or Orange Juice.

500 grm chocolate mousse(we use Tararua brand here)but I am certain any kind will do.

1/2 cup roasted Hazelnuts, coarsley chopped

1/2 cup dried Apricots, roughly chopped.

1/2 pottle of Fresh Sweetened Thickened Cream.

1/2 cup Dark Chocolate chopped.

1/2 cup mixed peel.

Method:

1. Line the inside of a large deep bowl with cling film (plastic type wrap).

2. Cut cake into triangular pieces 1.5 cm thick, brush with orange juice or liquer and use to line the bowl, placing the narrow end of the cake slices in the centre of the base.

3.Reserve left-over cake for topping.

4. Beat the Mousse until it doubles in volume and stir in the roasted hazelnuts and dried apricots.

5.Spread into the bowl leaving a cavity in the centre.

6. Mix the Thickened cream with the chopped chocolate and mixed peel and use to fill the cavity.

7. Use the left-over cake to cover the top, cover with cling film, and refrigerate overnight,)if possible place a weight on top)

8. Turn out and dust with cocoa and icing sugar.

ENJOY AND PIG OUT.