When it comes to hosting a successful dinner party, the dessert should ideally bring a sense of drama. As the final act it should have your guests on the edge of their seats when you bring it to the table. A room beautifully lit with dimmed lights and candles, a
carafe of port or a bottle of sticky wine, will help set the scene. At this time of year, when it is freezing outside, there’s nothing more delicious and decadent than a steaming hot sticky pudding. I love the sound of the pudding bubbling away on the stove as it sends out delicious aromas. When ready, tip the pudding straight from the basin on to the serving dish and add lashings of caramel sauce and whipped cream. Superb.
