Hot chocolate pudding

My Valentine is vegetarian so the only part of Nigel's offering I could fulfil this evening was the pudding. I had it hot without cream or custard (as I suspect Nigel takes it) but I think custard would have rounded it off. Whilst perfectly cooked and a little oozy in the middle as it should be, it was just that bit too dry/bitter for my taste - a fault that custard could redress. This could be a perfect dinner party pudding though and I'm certain I'll make it again