A Divine Indulgence: Sticky Date Pudding Recipe

There are few desserts as comforting and satisfying as a warm, gooey Sticky Date Pudding. This decadent treat is a perfect blend of rich, moist cake and a luscious sweet sauce. Whether you enjoy it on a cold winter’s night or as a special dessert for a celebration, this Sticky Date Pudding recipe is sure to become a favourite in your household.

Ingredients

For the Pudding:

– 250g pitted dates, chopped
– 1 tsp baking soda
– 200ml boiling water
– 75g unsalted butter, softened
– 175g light brown sugar
– 2 eggs
– 175g self-raising flour

For the Sauce:

– 100g light brown sugar
– 80g unsalted butter
– 150ml double cream

Instructions

Making the Pudding:

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan) and grease a square baking dish.
2. Place the chopped dates in a bowl and sprinkle baking soda over them. Pour the boiling water over the dates and allow them to sit for about 10 minutes.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well incorporated.
5. Fold in the flour and the date mixture until just combined.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.

Making the Sauce:

1. While the pudding is baking, prepare the sauce by combining the brown sugar, butter, and double cream in a saucepan.
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar has dissolved and the sauce has thickened slightly.
3. Once the pudding is out of the oven and while it’s still warm, poke holes all over the top with a skewer.
4. Pour half of the warm sauce over the pudding, allowing it to seep into the holes.
5. Serve the Sticky Date Pudding warm, drizzled with the remaining sauce and a dollop of freshly whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Serving Suggestion

For an extra indulgent touch, you can also sprinkle some chopped nuts, such as pecans or walnuts, over the pudding before serving. The combination of the warm, rich pudding with the buttery caramel sauce is truly irresistible.

There you have it – a simple yet indulgent Sticky Date Pudding recipe that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Give this recipe a try and treat yourself to a delightful dessert that is perfect for any occasion.