These mini sponge puddings take just 5 minutes to cook in the microwave, and are best served hot with custard (Jam pudding pictured above, & Syrup pudding pictured below) 
Here is a quick & easy recipe for mini jam (or syrup) sponges, which are an ideal Winter dessert. These are cooked in the microwave, and can be thrown together at the last minute – taking just 5 minutes to cook, they are also ideal for last minute guests.
These are best served with hot custard, but you could also serve them with cream.
Mini Jam (or Syrup) Sponges
150 gm (5 oz) Butter
110 gm (4 oz) Sugar
3 Eggs
170 gm (6 oz) Flour
1 ½ tsp Baking Powder
2 tsp Lemon Zest
1 -2 tbsp Milk (optional)
6 teaspoons of Strawberry Jam (or Syrup)
Cream the butter and sugar together until light & fluffy. Add the eggs, beating well after each addition. Sift in the flour and baking powder, stir in the lemon zest. If the mixture seems a little thick, add a tablespoon or two of milk.
Lightly grease 6 glass ramekin dishes (the ones I use are +- 8cm in diameter) & place a teaspoon of strawberry jam (or syrup) into each one. Spread it around a little to coat the bottom of the dish. Now divide the batter between the 6 dishes. Cover each one with plastic wrap, pierce a couple of times with a fork & place in the microwave on medium power for around 5 minutes (adjust settings/time according to your microwave). Alternatively you can leave the cling film off & bake these in the oven at Gas Mark 5/190’C/375’F for around 20 minutes.
These are best served with hot custard, but you could also serve them with cream.
Mini Jam (or Syrup) Sponges
150 gm (5 oz) Butter
110 gm (4 oz) Sugar
3 Eggs
170 gm (6 oz) Flour
1 ½ tsp Baking Powder
2 tsp Lemon Zest
1 -2 tbsp Milk (optional)
6 teaspoons of Strawberry Jam (or Syrup)
Cream the butter and sugar together until light & fluffy. Add the eggs, beating well after each addition. Sift in the flour and baking powder, stir in the lemon zest. If the mixture seems a little thick, add a tablespoon or two of milk.
Lightly grease 6 glass ramekin dishes (the ones I use are +- 8cm in diameter) & place a teaspoon of strawberry jam (or syrup) into each one. Spread it around a little to coat the bottom of the dish. Now divide the batter between the 6 dishes. Cover each one with plastic wrap, pierce a couple of times with a fork & place in the microwave on medium power for around 5 minutes (adjust settings/time according to your microwave). Alternatively you can leave the cling film off & bake these in the oven at Gas Mark 5/190’C/375’F for around 20 minutes.
