1| Line an oven tray with baking paper.
2| Spoon chocolate into a small zip-lock bag. Twist to expel air and, using scissors, snip tip off 1 corner to create a piping bag.
3| Pipe chocolate onto prepared tray to make 15-20 stars, each about 5cm in diameter. Press a toothpick onto each star before it sets. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set completely.
4| Cook pudding, following packet directions. Turn out onto a serving plate. Dust with sugar and decorate with a few stars by inserting tooth picksinto pudding.
5| Serve pudding with cream and cherries, andany remaining chocolate stars, on the side.