<p>If you love eating desserts and puddings at this time of the year but aren&rsquo;t too keen on raisins, dates and rum (which are synonymous with the traditional Christmas pud), stick to something everyone will love - chocolate.</p><script async defer src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script><p>We've rounded up all the ways you and your family can create, buy and make a delicious festive chocolate showstopper, without a raisin in sight. These recipes are great to make with the kids as it will keep them entertained for hours and they'll love eating their finished creation too!</p><h2>Chocolate smash cake</h2><p>Wow your guests with Asda's show-stopping Christmas pudding smash cake. It's the perfect finale to any feast as this chocolate alternative consists of a moist chocolate sponge cake topped with a milk chocolate dome-decorated with marshmallow frosting.</p><p>Break a hole in the dome to reveal a surprise chocolate malt ball and edible gold star centre. It's smashing!</p><p><img alt="chocolate_smash_cake__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/chocolate_smash_cake__square_GL?scl=1"></p><p><em>ASDA Christmas Smash Cake available in store between 5th - 26th December.</em></p><h2>Christmas tree mousse</h2><p>With their colourful appearance and traditional festive charm, these chocolate desserts are sure to be a welcome addition to your Christmas menu.</p><p>Use our <a target='_blank'href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/chocolate-mousse">chocolate mousse recipe</a> to make the mousse and then put the mixture in a shot glass.</p><p>Get some ice cream cones and roll them in melted dark chocolate and then top them with crushed <a target='_blank'href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/christmas-tubes/smarties-giant-tube/910001468723" target="_blank">Smarties</a> to decorate. </p><p><a target='_blank'data-pin-do="embedPin" data-pin-width="large" data-pin-terse="true" href="https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/187392034468085389/"></a></p><h2>Chocolate muffin puddings</h2><p><a target='_blank'href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/chocolate-muffin-puddings">These festive</a>-looking morsels of goodness would make the perfect centrepiece if they were stacked high on a cake stand in the middle of your table. Then use icing on the top of the muffins to make them look like mini Christmas puddings. </p><p><img alt="imageRecipeChocolateMuffinPuddings-2x__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/imageRecipeChocolateMuffinPuddings-2x__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Santa hat brownies</h2><p>This has got to be the most simple, yet effective way of creating a Santa hat on top of a brownie. Use our <a target='_blank'href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/the-ultimate-chocolate-brownie">ultimate chocolate brownie recipe</a> to create the brownies and then add some strawberries and cream, or icing. </p><p><a target='_blank'data-pin-do="embedPin" data-pin-width="large" data-pin-terse="true" href="https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/322077810826259228/"></a></p><h2>Chocolate and cherry roulade</h2><p>The cracked chocolate coating adds homemade charm and will let your guests know (if you haven't told them already!) that you&rsquo;ve created <a target='_blank'href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/chocolate-cherry-roulade">this showstopper</a> from scratch. </p><p><img alt="chocolate-cherry-roulade__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/chocolate-cherry-roulade__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Chocolate Christmas pudding</h2><p>This is the ultimate alternative to a traditional Christmas pudding. Whip up a couple <a target='_blank'href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/special-occasion-chocolate-cake">chocolate sponges</a>, layer them on top of each other (with a layer of icing) and then shape into a dome shape.</p><p>Add some more icing to the outside, then grab some <a target='_blank'href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/boxed-chocolates-gifts/maltesers-small-box/910000031291" target="_blank">Maltesers</a> and stick them on top of the icing. You can then add some white icing along with red and green sugar icing for the holly. </p><p><a target='_blank'data-pin-do="embedPin" data-pin-width="large" data-pin-terse="true" href="https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/460563499372627909/"></a></p><h2>Chocolate cream profiteroles</h2><p>We don't know about you, but there are always profiteroles in our house during Christmas. <a target='_blank'href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/chocolate-cream-profiteroles">These ones are filled</a> with delicious chocolate cream, but you can use plain whipped cream, if you prefer. </p><p><img alt="chocolate-cream-profiteroles__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/chocolate-cream-profiteroles__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Rolo tart</h2><p>How amazing does this no-bake Rolo tart look? Filled with caramel, <a target='_blank'href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/everyday-biscuits/oreo-original/910000022640" target="_blank">Oreos</a> and, of course, <a target='_blank'href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/multipack-chocolate/rolo-chocolate-bar-4-pack/910000522610" target="_blank">Rolos</a>, it's sure to go down a treat with your guests!</p><p><a target='_blank'data-pin-do="embedPin" data-pin-width="large" href="https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/271764158743902368/"></a></p><h2>Mint and chocolate ice cream cake</h2><p>Fans of minty choc sticks will love <a target='_blank'href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/mint-chocolate-ice-cream-cake">this easy-to-make treat</a>. Use any left-over <a target='_blank'href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/boxed-chocolates-gifts/after-eight-mint-chocolate-thins/23598" target="_blank">after-dinner mints</a> to decorate. </p><p><img alt class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/mintchocolateicecreamcakeHero__sqaure_GL?scl=1"></p><p><em>Feeling inspired to create your chocolate-filled Christmas showstopper? Make sure you check out <a target='_blank'href="https://groceries.asda.com/aisle/home-baking-spreads-desserts/the-bake-shop/910000975443" target="_blank">The Bake Shop</a> online or visit any one of <a target='_blank'href="http://storelocator.asda.com/#!/" target="_blank">Asda's stores</a> to stock up on your ingredients.  </em></p>

9 Christmas desserts and puddings made from your favourite chocolate treats

By ASDA Admin,5th December 2016

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