Famous Sticky Date Pudding From The Lake District! Recipe

Name: Famous Sticky Date Pudding From The Lake District!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 275 g dates, pitted and chopped; 60 ml whiskey; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 125 g butter; 125 g sugar; 2 eggs; 125 g self-raising flour; SAUCE; 150 g butter; 200 g dark muscovado sugar; 250 ml heavy cream (double cream)

Servings: persons

275 g dates, pitted and chopped
60 ml whiskey
1 teaspoon baking powder
125 g butter
125 g sugar
2 eggs
125 g self-raising flour
SAUCE
150 g butter
200 g dark muscovado sugar
250 ml heavy cream (double cream)

1
Preheat oven to 190u00b0C/fan 170u00b0C/gas5.
2
Put dates in a saucepan with the whisky and 150ml water; Bring to the boil, then add the baking powder (it will froth a bit) and leave the dates to soak until cool.
3
Beat the butter and sugar until smooth and creamy.
4
Beat the eggs one at a time, stir in the flour, then the date mixture.
5
Pour into a buttered brownie tin 22cm square; Bake for 30 minutes or until cooked through (test with a skewer).
6
For the sauce, put the butter, muscovado sugar and double cream in a saucepan and bring it to the boil slowly, stirring, then simmer for 3 minutes.
7
When the pudding is ready, remove from the oven and pour over enough sauce to make a sticky glaze.
8
Return it to the oven for about 2 minutes.
9
Serve it cut into squares with more sauce poured over.
10
I served it with cream because I found it too sweet on its own although I don't have as much of a sweet tooth as many zaarites out there!

1209

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 275 g dates, pitted and chopped, 60 ml whiskey, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 125 g butter, and more.

Yes, Famous Sticky Date Pudding From The Lake District! 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.

Famous Sticky Date Pudding From The Lake District!

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