Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Countrie EaterySticky Toffee Pudding Recipe

Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe

Time1h
Serves6

With custard

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Ingredients

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Pudding

Toffee Sauce

Custard

Method

Pudding

  1. 1

    Prepare Dates

    Chop the pitted dates and place them in a bowl. Pour boiling water over the dates and let them soak for about 15 minutes until soft.

  2. 2

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a baking dish (about 8x8 inches) with butter.

  3. 3

    Mix Butter and Sugar

    In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

  4. 4

    Add Eggs and Vanilla

    Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.

  5. 5

    Combine Dry Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

  6. 6

    Add Dry Ingredients and Dates

    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in the soaked dates along with the water.

  7. 7

    Bake the Pudding

    Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Toffee Sauce

  1. 8

    Melt Butter and Sugar

    In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter and brown sugar together, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.

  2. 9

    Add Heavy Cream

    Once the butter and sugar mixture is smooth, gradually stir in the heavy cream. Allow the sauce to simmer for 5-10 minutes until it thickens slightly.

Custard

  1. 10

    Prepare Custard

    In a saucepan, mix custard powder, sugar, and a splash of milk to create a smooth paste.

  2. 11

    Cook Custard

    Gradually add the remaining milk to the pan, stirring constantly over medium heat until the custard thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Stir in the vanilla extract.

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