Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe
served warm with candied pecans, buttery caramel sauce, bourbon crème anglaise, vanilla bean ice cream
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Ingredients
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Pudding
Caramel Sauce
Bourbon Crème Anglaise
Candied Pecans
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Method
Pudding
- 1
Prepare Dates
In a bowl, combine the chopped Medjool dates and boiling water. Let them soak for about 20 minutes until softened.
- 2
Mix Butter and Sugar
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- 3
Add Eggs
Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- 4
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Stir in the soaked dates along with any remaining liquid and vanilla extract.
- 6
Bake
Pour the pudding mixture into a greased baking dish and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Caramel Sauce
- 7
Cook Caramel
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar and unsalted butter. Stir until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth.
- 8
Add Cream
Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
Bourbon Crème Anglaise
- 9
Prepare Cream Base
In a saucepan, heat the milk and heavy cream over medium heat until just below boiling.
- 10
Whisk Egg Yolks and Sugar
In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale and creamy.
- 11
Temper Egg Mixture
Slowly pour the hot cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture while whisking constantly to prevent curdling.
- 12
Cook the Custard
Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Do not let it boil.
- 13
Add Bourbon and Vanilla
Remove from the heat and stir in the bourbon and vanilla bean scrapings. Let cool before serving.
Candied Pecans
- 14
Prepare Pecans
In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped pecans and granulated sugar.
- 15
Candy Pecans
Cook, stirring frequently, until the pecans are toasted and caramelized, about 5-7 minutes. Add a pinch of salt and stir to combine. Remove from heat and let cool.
