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Ingredients
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Pudding
Toffee Sauce
Method
Pudding Preparation
- 1
Prepare Dates
Place the chopped dates in a bowl and pour the boiling water over them. Let them soak for about 10 minutes until softened.
- 2
Cream Butter and Sugar
In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- 3
- 4
Incorporate Dry Ingredients
Sift in the self-raising flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until just combined.
- 5
Add Dates
Stir in the soaked dates along with any remaining liquid from the bowl until evenly distributed.
- 6
Prepare Baking Dish
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease two small ramekins or a single larger one for baking.
- 7
Fill Ramekins
Divide the pudding mixture evenly between the prepared ramekins.
- 8
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Toffee Sauce Preparation
- 9
Melt Ingredients
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar and unsalted butter. Stir until melted and combined.
- 10
Add Cream and Vanilla
Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously. Add the vanilla extract and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- 11
Simmer
Allow the sauce to simmer for about 5 minutes until it thickens slightly. Remove from heat.
Serving
- 12
Serve Pudding
Once the pudding is baked, remove from the oven and let it cool for a couple of minutes. Invert onto a plate.
- 13
Drizzle Sauce
Generously pour the warm toffee sauce over the pudding. Serve immediately, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
