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'Stand up' pudding for 20 - what would you make?

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Trewser · 28/10/2019 07:11

I have offered to make a pudding for a sports club event (adults). Someone else is making apple crumble. Has to be something that can be eaten standing up with a fork! I'm feeling uninspired. Not cake. Thanks!

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confusednorthner · 28/10/2019 07:47

Key lime pie, super easy just digestive base then condensed milk, cream and lime juice. It's my go to crowd pleaser along with no bake cheesecake.

Ragwort · 28/10/2019 07:51

Banoffee pie (a simple version a bit like the key lime version mentioned above).

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Trewser · 28/10/2019 07:56

Right i am going to test run the chocolate tart and the pav. Will report back!

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AvocadosBeforeMortgages · 28/10/2019 08:10

Ice cream - it's not as hard to make at home as people claim, and can be served in cones or bowls.

CigarsofthePharoahs · 28/10/2019 08:13

Eton mess.
Either but cheap meringue nests or make microwave meringue. You add icing sugar to egg white until it's like very stiff royal icing. Put blobs on a bit of greaseproof paper on a plate and - microwave. Puffs up nicely. Do it in one minute bursts until firm.
Then smash.
Always popular.

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Trewser · 28/10/2019 08:14

The kids are getting choc ices so don't want to do ice cream although thats a good shout, thank you.

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Bloodybridget · 28/10/2019 08:21

I wouldn't do anything with ready made meringue nests, they shatter into a million pieces, very messy to eat standing up! Could you be bothered to do individual tartlets, lemon, treacle, chocolate?

CrotchetyQuaver · 28/10/2019 08:24

Just worry about making something vast, just make a few smaller ones that cover the number of portions required. Also gives you the option of making a few different things if you want to.

CrotchetyQuaver · 28/10/2019 08:24

I mean don't worry about making something vast of course!

Hallin · 28/10/2019 11:41

The version I've tried doesn't have nuts I don't think? It's the one with chocolate truffles on top, might be called a torte rather than tart

Muckycat · 28/10/2019 18:25

I know it's cakey but parkin would be lovely this time of year ( I like bbc good food Yorkshire parkin with plenty of added fresh ginger). Really nice served with good quality bought custard. Prob double the recipe and make 2 for 20 people.

Or, delia's 'squidgy chocolate log' x however many will serve 20 with whipped cream, jam and fruit (raspberries or cherries, frozen are fine) is delicious and keeps well for a couple of days. I don't bother with the chocolate filling in the recipe but am sure it's fab.

RomaineCalm · 28/10/2019 18:29

Something like this...

www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/5735/black-forest-sundaes-with-brownies

Serve in individual 'glasses' with a spoon in the top.

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Trewser · 28/10/2019 18:53

It's now 35 Hmm

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RedJoan · 28/10/2019 19:15

I would definitely make more than one different thing OP. Some like chocolate, some prefer fruit etc., etc..

Ursaminor · 28/10/2019 19:16

i would third Eton Mess as an option - but would specify a bowl with cream and a bowl without - as then it's suitable for people who are gluten free, and also lactose intolerant. (Am lactose intolerant myself, and hate it when I can't have any desserts on offer at a do!)

Karwomannghia · 28/10/2019 19:18

I think it’s only fair that if you’re road testing a salted caramel chocolate tart you have an impartial taster. What’s the address? Grin

Blueshadow · 28/10/2019 19:21

There is a great and exceptionally easy chocolate tart on the Jamie Oliver website- I road tested it for Christmas Eve and it was fabulous.

NoOrangeTwirl · 28/10/2019 19:22

These are a real crowd pleaser
http://goodfoodshared.blogspot.com/2011/11/fruit-n-nut-bites.html

LittleAndOften · 28/10/2019 19:22

I would buy some large sweet pastry cases (sainsburys do them) and make 3 or 4 bakewell tarts. You only need a big pot of jam and some ground almonds for the frangipane. Job done. I suppose it depends on the le el of challenge you want! Grin

LittleAndOften · 28/10/2019 19:26

There's a bit of a fad for school dinner type puddings on the interweb at the moment. My particular favourite is chocolate concrete. Pink or green custard optional!

www.bbcgoodfood.com/user/2961566/recipe/chocolate-concrete-cake

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Trewser · 28/10/2019 19:43

I think I'm going to make two or three things. There are now 75 adults, one person is making apple crumble for 35. So I need to make enough for 40.

So far I have: Banoffee Pie, chocolate cheesecake and one other!!!

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MrsPear · 28/10/2019 20:03

I would do a variety of tarts - something fruity and something chocolate etc

LittleAndOften · 28/10/2019 20:03

OP, the only problem with variety is there are certain people at events my dad who, if there is more than one type of pudding, feel obliged to have a slice of everything. If you make a variety, you may well end up not having enough portions!

Sad but true. People are greedy.

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Trewser · 28/10/2019 20:06

I just want a big tray of something. I'm annoyed i didnt get the apple crumble gig!

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LittleAndOften · 28/10/2019 20:08

@Trewser I'm annoyed for you! Grin