Step 1: Begin by pouring 1/4 cup heavy cream into a small bowl. Gently sprinkle the gelatin powder on top, and whisk together immediately. Set aside. This is the secret that makes this low carb chocolate pudding ultra thick and decadent. (If you need a different keto friendly thickener, try this list of cornstarch substitutes for ideas.)
A simple steamed syrup sponge, treacle pudding is guaranteed to please. Steam traditionally or microwave in 5 minutes. Grease a 1litre/1¾ pints pudding basin with butter. Put the golden syrup in to the bottom of the basin.
Adam Gray enhances a classic treacle and chocolate pudding with chocolate porter, adding a luxurious richness and depth of flavour. A custard made from reduced porter and a few Griottine cherries sets the dessert off to perfection. To begin, reduce the chocolate porter - this will later be used for the custard.
In a mixing bowl, stir together the treacle, syrup, zest and lemon juice until smooth, then pour this into the base of a greased 8-inch square baking tin. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until fully combined.