Date Bread and Butter Pudding With Easy Boozy Toffe

Name: Date Bread and Butter Pudding With Easy Boozy Toffee Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter, softened plus extra for greasing; 10 slices white bread, crusts removed (good quality bread); 1 cup pitted dates, chopped; 1 ½ cups cream; ⅔ cup milk; 3 eggs; ⅓ cup superfine sugar, plus 2 T; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, for sprinkling; whipped cream; 8 tablespoons butter; 1 ¼ cups light brown sugar; 1 cup cream; ¼ cup brandy; ¼ cup sweet sherry

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons butter, softened plus extra for greasing
10 slices white bread, crusts removed (good quality bread)
1 cup pitted dates, chopped
1 ½ cups cream
⅔ cup milk
3 eggs
⅓ cup superfine sugar, plus 2 T
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon light brown sugar, for sprinkling
whipped cream
8 tablespoons butter
1 ¼ cups light brown sugar
1 cup cream
¼ cup brandy
¼ cup sweet sherry

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Grease an 8-inch square ovenproof baking dish.
3
Butter all bread slices.
4
Set aside 4 bread slices and cut remaining 6 in half to make triangles.
5
Place the 4 whole slices, buttered sides up, in dish.
6
Sprinkle chopped dates over top.
7
Arrange bread triangles, buttered sides up, on top to cover dates.
8
Heat cream and milk in a saucepan, bringing almost to a boil.
9
Meanwhile, whisk eggs, sugar and vanilla in a heatproof bowl, then pour the hot milk/cream combo on top, whisking as you go, to make a custard.
10
Pour over bread and let soak for 20 minutes.
11
Sprinkle brown sugar over bread.
12
Place baking dish in a large roasting pan and carefully pour enough hot water into roasting pan to come halfway up side of dish.
13
Bake 50-60 minutes or until golden and center is just set.
14
For toffee sauce:.
15
Place butter, sugar and cream in a saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring throughout.
16
Boil 4 minutes or until sauce has thickened.
17
Remove pan from heat, let cool 1 minute, then add brandy and sherry.
18
Serve bread with toffee sauce and whipped cream.
19
Note: Bread pudding can be made a day ahead, then reheated for about 10 minutes in a 350 degree oven until hot in center.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons butter, softened plus extra for greasing, 10 slices white bread, crusts removed (good quality bread), 1 cup pitted dates, chopped, 1 ½ cups cream, and more.

Yes, Date Bread and Butter Pudding With Easy Boozy Toffee Sauce falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Date Bread and Butter Pudding With Easy Boozy Toffee Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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