Sticky Date Pudding With Toffee Sauce Recipe

Name: Sticky Date Pudding With Toffee Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dried dates, coarsely chopped; 1 tsp baking soda; 8 tbsp (1 stick) butter, softened; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 cup fimly packed brown sugar; 3 None eggs; 1 1/4 cups self-rising flour; 1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped; None None FOR THE TOFFEE SAUCE; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 2 tbsp light corn syrup; 2 tbsp butter

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups dried dates, coarsely chopped
1 tsp baking soda
8 tbsp (1 stick) butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup fimly packed brown sugar
3 None eggs
1 1/4 cups self-rising flour
1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
None None FOR THE TOFFEE SAUCE
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 tbsp light corn syrup
2 tbsp butter

1
Grease a 7-cup pudding steamer. Place the dates and 1 1/4 cups water in a medium saucepan on high heat. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Stir in baking soda and let stand for 5 mins. Blend or process until smooth.
2
Beat the butter, vanilla and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in date mixture, sifted flour and nuts.
3
Spoon into pudding steamer. Top with pleated parchment paper then foil (to allow pudding to expand as it cooks) and secure with kitchen string.
4
Place pudding in a large saucepan. Add enough boiling water to come halfway up side of steamer. Cover with a tight-fitting lid. Steam for 2 hours, replenishing boiling water as necessary to maintain level (it's a good idea to have a kettle of boiling water ready).
5
Meanwhile, for the toffee sauce, place granulated sugar and 1 1/2 cups water in a medium saucepan on low heat. Stir, without boiling, until sugar has dissolved. Bring to a boil; boil, uncovered, for 15 mins, or until light golden brown. Remove from heat. Add the syrup, butter and 1/4 cup water. (Be careful, as sauce will bubble and splatter.) Stir until well combined. Cool sauce to room temperature.
6
Let pudding stand for 10 mins before unmolding onto a serving plate. Drizzle with toffee sauce.
7
To make individual puddings, spoon mixture into eight 1-cup ovenproof dishes. Top with pleated parchment paper and foil; secure with kitchen string or an elastic band. Place puddings in a large, deep skillet with enough boiling water to come halfway up sides of dishes. Cover with a tight-fitting lid; steam for 1 hour, replenishing boiling water as necessary to maintain level. Let puddings stand for 5 mins before unmolding onto plates.

1194

kcal

Calories

Fat

164

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups dried dates, coarsely chopped, 1 tsp baking soda, 8 tbsp (1 stick) butter, softened, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Sticky Date Pudding With 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.

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Sticky Date Pudding With Toffee Sauce

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