Description
Indulge in the rich, moist goodness of Sticky Toffee Pudding, a classic British dessert that combines sweet dates with a decadent toffee sauce. This recipe will surely become a favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dessert:
- 1 1/4 cups chopped pitted dates
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the toffee sauce:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
- Prepare the dates: Combine chopped dates and boiling water in a bowl. Stir in baking soda and set aside to soften.
- Make the batter: Cream butter and brown sugar in a large bowl. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla. Gradually add flour, baking powder, and salt. Fold in the date mixture.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the dish and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prepare the toffee sauce: Combine butter, brown sugar, and cream in a saucepan. Simmer until thickened, then stir in vanilla.
- Finish and serve: Poke holes in the pudding, pour half the toffee sauce over it, let soak, and serve warm with remaining sauce.
Notes
- This dessert is best served warm.
- You can prepare it in advance and reheat before serving.
- Individual ramekins can be used for personal portions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 49 g
- Sodium: 270 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 68 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
