Puddin’ on Christmas – Some easy recipes for motorhomers

 

Well it’s that time of year again, when presents are exchanged, carols are sung, decorations are hung and Christmas cheer abounds at the numerous happy hours taking place on the road. It’s also the time when many travel to see relatives or experience Christmas in a new location, so be sure to take it easy on the roads this year. This month we thought it might be nice to celebrate the season with some simple recipes that can be taken with you (or made) on the road.

Rum Balls

Ingredients

1 packet of Nice biscuits
1 tin of condensed milk
1 tablespoon of cocoa powder
2 tablespoons of dark rum
Coconut for rolling

Crush the Nice biscuits until they are fine crumbs. Place in a bowl. Add the majority of the condensed milk, as well as the cocoa powder and rum and mix well until combined. Take small portions of the mixture and roll into ball shapes (if they aren’t very sticky, add some more condensed milk). Roll in coconut and place in the fridge to set. Note: If the rum balls start to lose their shape, place them in the fridge to harden for approximately 15 mins and then re-roll them.


Mini-Christmas Puddings

Ingredients

1 packet of Arnott’s Royals biscuits (their shape is ideal for a pudding)
150g white chocolate
Spearmint leaves
Jaffas

Place the Royals biscuits on a tray. Melt the white chocolate in a heatproof bowl. If using a microwave, heat on medium power until melted, stirring every minute to avoid lumps. Alternatively you can melt the chocolate over a boiling pot of water, ensuring the water doesn’t touch the chocolate. Pour the chocolate into a sealable plastic bag (or similar) and snip off the corner to create a piping bag. Pipe the chocolate over the biscuits so it resembles custard. Place a jaffa on top of each pudding. Cut a spearmint leaf in half and place one half on each side of the jaffa.

More handy recipes are available in The Wanderer each month and on our website.

Safe travels this holiday season. See you in the New Year,

The CMCA Team