Chocolate Desserts

[Halbstaker]

Anybody have a good chocolate dessert recipe. I'm looking for a recipe to
take on extended walks, so it shouldn't require much cooking because I need
to conserve fuel.

[figjam]

Post by Halbstaker
Anybody have a good chocolate dessert recipe. I'm looking for a recipe to
take on extended walks, so it shouldn't require much cooking because I need
to conserve fuel.

Well, I shared a dessert with someone once.
They steamed cored apples with a little raw sugar, took a far while, but
with trangias on low simmer, who really minds.
Then Snickers (or any other similar product) were inserted in the cores and
left to melt a bit.
Was pretty good, though I've never bothered with it again.
My simple idea of choc dessert is to share around some fruit & nut, or dark
choc with rum & raisin, mmmmmm aaaaahhhhh drroooool (my best text attempt at
Homer Simpson impression).
: )
Regards,
Les

[Halbstaker]

Thanks Les, but I'm looking for something like chocolate mousse. Maybe I'll
try adding cocoa to instant custard.

Post by figjam
Well, I shared a dessert with someone once.
They steamed cored apples with a little raw sugar, took a far while, but
with trangias on low simmer, who really minds.
Then Snickers (or any other similar product) were inserted in the cores
and left to melt a bit.
Was pretty good, though I've never bothered with it again.
My simple idea of choc dessert is to share around some fruit & nut, or
dark choc with rum & raisin, mmmmmm aaaaahhhhh drroooool (my best text
attempt at Homer Simpson impression).

[Roger Caffin]

Post by Halbstaker
Thanks Les, but I'm looking for something like chocolate mousse. Maybe I'll
try adding cocoa to instant custard.

Ah, always very good, as long as you add lots of cocoa. For this reason it's
best done towards the end of the trip. :-)

Equally good is adding a generous amount of rum&raisin to custard. This
needs a bit of simmering and stirring to get the chocolate dissolved, but it
is worth the effort every time.

Only a heathen would then pour this over a small bit of dark fruit cake ...

Cheers
Roger Caffin

[Halbstaker]

Post by Roger Caffin

Post by Halbstaker
Thanks Les, but I'm looking for something like chocolate mousse. Maybe
I'll try adding cocoa to instant custard.

Ah, always very good, as long as you add lots of cocoa. For this reason
it's best done towards the end of the trip. :-)

We tried it this afternoon and it worked well.

We made up the custard before dissolving the cocoa with a little bit of
boiling water and then added it to the custard.

Almost instant chocolate mouse, it used minimal fuel and weighs very little.

H

[Roger Caffin]

Post by Halbstaker
We made up the custard before dissolving the cocoa with a little bit of
boiling water and then added it to the custard.
Almost instant chocolate mouse, it used minimal fuel and weighs very little.

Great.
Try mixing the cocoa with the custard powder and milk powder - that works
just as well and is even easier.
Beware: addictive.

Cheers
Roger Caffin

[Halbstaker]

Post by Roger Caffin
Great.
Try mixing the cocoa with the custard powder and milk powder - that works
just as well and is even easier.
Beware: addictive.

We used Foster Clarke's Quick Custard (available from Coles) which can be
made up with cold water. We tried adding the cocoa to the Quick Custard
mix, but it makes the custard taste a little crunchy if the cocoa is not
pre-dissolved with warm water.

H

[Roger Caffin]

Post by Halbstaker
We used Foster Clarke's Quick Custard (available from Coles) which can be
made up with cold water. We tried adding the cocoa to the Quick Custard
mix, but it makes the custard taste a little crunchy if the cocoa is not
pre-dissolved with warm water.

Come again?
Are you saying you do not need to heat the Quick Custard at all? Do tell!
Sounds a bit like the old 'Instant Puddings'. (Are they still available?)

Cheers
Roger Caffin

[Tony Smith]

Post by Roger Caffin

Post by Halbstaker
We used Foster Clarke's Quick Custard (available from Coles) which
can be made up with cold water. We tried adding the cocoa to the
Quick Custard mix, but it makes the custard taste a little crunchy
if the cocoa is not pre-dissolved with warm water.

Come again?
Are you saying you do not need to heat the Quick Custard at all? Do
tell! Sounds a bit like the old 'Instant Puddings'. (Are they still
available?)

In fact. Using heat or making it up on milk (as I once did) will have
unfortunate results. It is meant to be made up cold on water.



Tony Smith

[just us]

I have Chocolate Instant pudding right here -
Cottees "Chocolate Instant Pudding"
The package weighs 100grams, and has 6 big serves!
To 700mls of milk, (ie in this case powdered) add the contents of sachet and
beat like crazy. Sets in 10/15 mins. We took it once and decided that a
little Cherry Ripe was much nicer :)
Kathy.

Post by Tony Smith

Post by Roger Caffin

Post by Halbstaker
We used Foster Clarke's Quick Custard (available from Coles) which
can be made up with cold water. We tried adding the cocoa to the
Quick Custard mix, but it makes the custard taste a little crunchy
if the cocoa is not pre-dissolved with warm water.

Come again?
Are you saying you do not need to heat the Quick Custard at all? Do
tell! Sounds a bit like the old 'Instant Puddings'. (Are they still
available?)

In fact. Using heat or making it up on milk (as I once did) will have
unfortunate results. It is meant to be made up cold on water.
Tony Smith

[Dzung Nguyen]

Post by figjam

Post by Halbstaker
Anybody have a good chocolate dessert recipe. I'm looking for a recipe to
take on extended walks, so it shouldn't require much cooking because I

need

Post by Halbstaker
to conserve fuel.

Well, I shared a dessert with someone once.
They steamed cored apples with a little raw sugar, took a far while, but
with trangias on low simmer, who really minds.
Then Snickers (or any other similar product) were inserted in the cores and
left to melt a bit.
Was pretty good, though I've never bothered with it again.
My simple idea of choc dessert is to share around some fruit & nut, or dark
choc with rum & raisin, mmmmmm aaaaahhhhh drroooool (my best text attempt at
Homer Simpson impression).
: )
Regards,
Les

i like Jarrah Choc o' Lait, just add hot/cold water for a chocolate drink. Also
available in sachets.
dz

[Stephen Brooker]

Post by Halbstaker
Anybody have a good chocolate dessert recipe. I'm looking for a recipe to
take on extended walks, so it shouldn't require much cooking because I need
to conserve fuel.

I usually take the small self saucing puddings that are available in any
supermarket. All you need to do is let them sit in boiling water for a
couple of minutes and they are fine. Generally I do this when it's time
for a cuppa and use the water for that. The serve size is fairly small
(but quite rich) so they don't take up much room with the container etc.

There is one particular brand that comes with a plastic lid instead of
the normal foil ones, these are really good containers to keep for later
as they seal excellently and are good for reuse for other small food
items. Can't remember the brand off the top of my head and I don't have
any in the cupboard either.

S.

[Dzung Nguyen]

Post by Stephen Brooker
I usually take the small self saucing puddings that are available in any
supermarket. All you need to do is let them sit in boiling water for a
couple of minutes and they are fine. Generally I do this when it's time
for a cuppa and use the water for that. The serve size is fairly small
(but quite rich) so they don't take up much room with the container etc.
There is one particular brand that comes with a plastic lid instead of
the normal foil ones, these are really good containers to keep for later
as they seal excellently and are good for reuse for other small food
items. Can't remember the brand off the top of my head and I don't have
any in the cupboard either.
S.

i find it a bit sweet; therefore i add some custard to it.
dz

[Fiona]

Post by Halbstaker
Anybody have a good chocolate dessert recipe. I'm looking for a recipe to
take on extended walks, so it shouldn't require much cooking because I need
to conserve fuel.

I often take chocolate pudding with me on my trips. It is a packet
(Brand: Dr Oetker, and also used to be made by Podravka) that I get
from local specialty stores for around $1 per packet. Basically you
add it plus powdered milk and sugar to water, bring it to the boil and
then let it cool slightly. Like a thick chocolate custard. In winter
I eat it hot and summer let it cool more.

The longer you cook it the thicker it gets. This is a traditional
german pudding that my mum always cooked, and used in flans, or even
just put in a jelly mould to make a pudding. I find it really quick,
easy and lightweight for hiking. You can also get it in strawberry,
vanilla and raspberry flavours.

1 packet makes about 1/2 litre of pudding.

[Tony Smith]

Post by Halbstaker
Anybody have a good chocolate dessert recipe. I'm looking for a
recipe to take on extended walks, so it shouldn't require much
cooking because I need to conserve fuel.

Weightwatchers have a very nice range of dessert stuff in single serve
sachets.

Made in a cup with cold water, mix well and leave for 10 minutes.

Best of all, Woolies periodically discover that their stock is nearing
use-by date and heavily discount them.

Bought some in Cairns last week for 25c each. And, seeing as I've made
these things up and eaten them 10 years outside of "use-by" date (the
first time it was accidental, after that I just didn't worry) I would
not worry too much about the use-by date on the packet.


They also have another type which is essentially a single serve backed
sponge and topping type dessert. Made in cup (stainless steel) and
cooked in a trangia, they are just the thing when a hot dessert is in
order.



Tony Smith

[Steve Robertson]

Post by Halbstaker
Anybody have a good chocolate dessert recipe. I'm looking for a recipe to
take on extended walks, so it shouldn't require much cooking because I need
to conserve fuel.

Angel Delight, bought in supermarkets, works well with a little rum.
Preferably get the chocolate chip version. You just whisk it with milk
(powdered works fine), then set it aside - no cooling required.

Steve

[Peter MCGonigal]

Post by Halbstaker
Anybody have a good chocolate dessert recipe. I'm looking for a recipe to
take on extended walks, so it shouldn't require much cooking because I need
to conserve fuel.

Add marshmellows (light but bulky) to any chocolate drink. If you add
many, you will not be able to drink it but will need a spoon.

[David Springthorpe]

Post by Peter MCGonigal
Add marshmellows (light but bulky) to any chocolate drink. If you add
many, you will not be able to drink it but will need a spoon.

In those circumstances, real bushwalkers would pour it into one of their Dunlop
Volleys (dirty of course) and skull it hot from there - only wimps carry
spoons.....

DS

[Gadgets]

10 min boil-in-the-tin chocolate sauce puddings... yum! Also in
butterscotch and plum pudding... common at many supermarkets.

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