Sticky Toffee Pudding is a classic British dessert known for its rich, moist texture and sweet toffee sauce. Here’s a recipe for making Sticky Toffee Pudding:
Ingredients:
For the Pudding:
- 1 cup (200g) chopped dates
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup (240ml) boiling water
- 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Toffee Sauce:
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200g) brown sugar
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a baking dish or individual pudding molds.
- Prepare the Dates:
- In a bowl, combine chopped dates and baking soda. Pour boiling water over the dates and let them sit for about 10-15 minutes until softened.
- Make the Pudding Batter:
- In a separate bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the soaked dates and vanilla extract.
- Bake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish or individual molds.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Make the Toffee Sauce:
- While the pudding is baking, prepare the toffee sauce. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring continuously, and let it cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve:
- Once the pudding is out of the oven, poke holes in it with a skewer or fork.
- Pour some of the warm toffee sauce over the pudding, allowing it to seep into the holes.
- Serve the sticky toffee pudding warm, with extra toffee sauce drizzled over the top.
Enjoy your delicious Sticky Toffee Pudding! It’s a delightful and indulgent dessert, perfect for special occasions.
