Sticky Toffee Pudding is a classic British dessert. A moist, date sponge cake covered in a toffee sauce and served with English custard. Oh yeah!
Sticky Toffee Pudding
A moist date sponge cake, covered in a toffee sauce and served with English custard.
Ingredients
- For the pudding
- 1 cup (220 grams) medjool dates, pitted and finely chopped
- ¾ cup (150 grams) boiling water
- 3 ounces (84 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup (96 grams) dark brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¾ cup (150 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- For the toffee sauce
- 4 ounces (113 grams) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (220 grams) lightly packed dark brown sugar
- ¾ (96 grams) cup heavy cream
Instructions
- For the pudding
- Preheat oven to 325°F/160°C.
- To a heatproof dish, add the dates and boiling water, stir to combine. Let sit for a 30 minutes to soften and cool.
- To a mixing bowl add the butter and sugar until light. Beat in the eggs 1 at a time.
Add the dates and vanilla, mix. Add the flour, baking powder and baking soda, stir well. - For the toffee sauce
Fill greased and floured muffin tins with them ix and bake for 25-30 minutes until they feel firm to touch and a toothpick comes out clean when inserted
To a medium saucepan over medium heat add the sugar and water and mix. Bring to a simmer and bubble for 5 minutes. Stir in the cream (it will bubble) and stir in the butter. Cook while stirring until it thickens. Serve poured over the pudding with optional custard.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1 puddingAmount Per Serving: Calories: 579 Saturated Fat: 18g Cholesterol: 124mg Sodium: 277mg Carbohydrates: 78g Fiber: 1g Sugar: 58g Protein: 4g
Nancy V says
This was a lot easier than I thought it would be and so good. will make many more times.
Janette says
I love how easy they are to make. I’m happy you enjoyed.
Pat Link says
How do you make the English custard?
Janette says
The recipe is linked in the body of the post and (I’ve added text to make it more clear) and also in the recipe directions. Here is the link for you: https://culinaryginger.com/hot-english-custard-over-frozen-berries
Ashley says
I make lunches for my husbands coworkers and I chose this as my birthday dessert to include in their lunches. There were lots of good reviews, I mean, really good reviews with lots of emoticons! Deservedly so, this recipe is sooooooo good! It is one of my favorite things to eat. I love the toffee sauce the best and I love the combo of the custard with the pudding and toffee, it makes it all so perfect!
Janette says
Ashley, thank you so much! This had made my day.
Meggan Hill says
5 p I love love love dates, so sweet and plump and happiness in your mouth. Your sticky toffee pudding looks amazing, a fun, interesting dessert! I’ve never had anything like that before!
KC says
Ha, I expected chocolate. What a great departure from the usual.
Elizabeth Lund says
This looks right up my alley. I haven’t ever had toffee pudding, so this will be a first!
Del says
What an original recipe! Looks so good! Congrats Janette 🙂
healingtomato says
I grew up eating toffee pudding, so, this sure does bring back some great memories. Your recipe looks so good!!
Debi Wayland says
This looks great! I tried to make these once for Christmas Dessert. They turned out way too sweet for my taste. I bet your recipe is WAY better! I can’t wait to try them. Thanks for sharing your recipe.
Janette Fuschi says
Thank you Debit. That’s the one thing that I was very pleased about with this recipe was the pudding is not too sweet, the toffee sauce makes up for that 🙂
Helen says
Oh my goodness, it’s dessert time here and one of these would definitely hit the spot! I love that you’ve made them in a muffin tin … great idea!
Joanne T Ferguson says
G’day great photo and recipe! Cheers! Joanne
Mira says
These are beautiful Janette! I love the sweetness of Medjool dates! Pinning!
Patty Anderson says
The dish looks so elegant and I love that you used pewter plates to serve on. Definitely gives it that English feel.
Janette Fuschi says
Thank you so much Patty
foody schmoody says
This sounds like such a delicious dessert and what a beauty!