Teresa's Recipes
Sticky Date Pudding
Indulge in a slice of British culinary tradition with this Sticky Date Pudding. This classic dessert features a delightfully moist sponge cake, generously peppered with finely chopped dates, and smothered in a luscious toffee sauce. It's a recipe that takes you on a flavorful journey back to 18th century England, where these puddings were a popular end to any festive meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup, (additional 1/2 cup for toffee sauce) Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups Self-rising flour
- 2 Eggs
- 3/4 cup Granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup, softened (additional 2 tablespoons for toffee sauce) Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Boiling water
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 cup, finely chopped Dates
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 8
- Dish Type: Dessert
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Calories: 550
- Fat: 25g
- Carbs: 80g
- Protein: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Sugar: 60g
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish with a little butter.
- In a medium bowl, combine the finely chopped dates, baking soda, and boiling water. Let this mixture stand for 15 minutes.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold in the self-rising flour into the butter mixture. Once combined, fold in the date mixture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth out the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the pudding is baking, make the toffee sauce. Combine 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of butter, and the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar has dissolved and the sauce has thickened to a silky toffee consistency.
- Once the pudding is done and slightly cooled, pour the warm toffee sauce over the top. Serve immediately and enjoy this timeless dessert.
Tips
- For a fun twist, add a splash of rum or brandy to the toffee sauce for a grown-up version.
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.