Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort dessert with Gordon Ramsay’s Sticky Toffee Pudding. This classic British delicacy features a luscious sponge cake filled with sweet Medjool dates, smothered in a rich toffee sauce. Perfectly warm and inviting, this dish promises to bring joy to any gathering or cozy night in. With its delightful combination of textures and flavors, each bite offers a heavenly experience that leaves you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Medjool dates (chopped)
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup self-raising flour
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for sauce)
- 1/4 cup golden syrup (for sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
- In a saucepan, combine chopped dates and water. Bring to a boil, then let steep for 10 minutes. Mash lightly.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until fluffy (3–5 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time until well combined.
- Sift flour and fold into the wet mixture along with the mashed dates until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the sauce, combine heavy cream and golden syrup in a saucepan; gently heat until smooth.
- Serve warm pudding drizzled with toffee sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Use fresh Medjool dates for optimal sweetness and moisture. For added flavor, consider incorporating spices like cinnamon or nutmeg. This pudding pairs wonderfully with vanilla ice cream or fresh berries.