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Christmas Sticky Toffee Pudding with Toffee Sauce Recipe

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  • Author: Elina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: British

Description

This Christmas Sticky Toffee Pudding is a rich, moist traditional British dessert drenched in a warm, luscious toffee sauce. Perfect for the holiday season, it combines sweet dates soaked and blended into a spongy cake, then baked and served with a decadent caramel-like sauce that adds irresistible flavor and warmth.

Ingredients

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Pudding Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped dates
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder

Toffee Sauce

  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ¾ cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Soak Dates: Place the chopped dates in a bowl and pour in the boiling water along with the baking soda. Let this soak for 10 minutes to soften the dates and help create the moist texture of the pudding.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, beat together the softened unsalted butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. This forms the base of the cake’s batter.
  3. Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, ensuring they are fully incorporated for a smooth batter.
  4. Combine Date Mixture and Dry Ingredients: Add the soaked dates and liquid to the creamed mixture. Then fold in the all-purpose flour mixed with the baking powder, stirring gently to form a consistent batter without overmixing.
  5. Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour the batter into a greased baking dish and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Prepare Toffee Sauce: While the pudding bakes, melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add the brown sugar and heavy cream, stirring continuously. Simmer the mixture gently until it becomes smooth and slightly thickened.
  7. Serve: Once the pudding is cooled slightly, drizzle the warm toffee sauce generously over the top before serving.

Notes

  • Use chopped dates for easier blending and even distribution in batter.
  • Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for better creaming with sugar.
  • Do not overmix the batter after adding flour to keep the pudding light and fluffy.
  • The toffee sauce can be made ahead and gently reheated before serving.
  • Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or custard for an indulgent holiday treat.

Find it online: https://recipes.mbeams.com/christmas-sticky-toffee-pudding-with-toffee-sauce-recipe/