Sticky Date Pudding Recipe - Sugar Free
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Sticky Date Pudding Recipe - Sugar Free
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Category
Dessert
Cuisine
Kato
Servings
8
Prep Time
34
Cook Time
35 minutes
Sticky Date Pudding, also known as Sticky Toffee Pudding, holds a special place in my heart and always will. The secret to elevating this classic dessert lies in one simple trick: drenching the warm cake with Carmal Sauce right after it comes out of the oven. This step infuses the pudding with extra moisture, intensifies its rich, dark colour, and ensures every bite is decadently flavourful. And don’t forget—there’s always room for an extra drizzle of sauce when serving!
Author:Andrew Harrington
Ingredients
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250g x pitted dates
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1 x tsp bi carb soda
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1 x cup boiling water
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1/4 x Organic Brown Sugar Replacement
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80g x unsalted butter , softened
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2 x eggs , at room temperature
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1 1/4 x cups plain flour
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1 1/2 tsp baking powder
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1 x cup Organic Brown Sugar Replacement
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1 1/2 cups thickened cream
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1/2 tsp vanilla bean
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70g unsalted butter
Sticky Date Pudding
Salted Caramel Sauce
Directions
Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced).
Grease 8 pudding moulds (see Note 2) with butter
or grease and line a 20 cm (8") square cake pan with overhang.
Mashed Dates
Place dates in a bowl and sprinkle with baking soda.
Pour over boiling water and let stand for 10 minutes.
Mash the mixture thoroughly with a potato masher or fork until it resembles a loose porridge consistency. (See Note 3 for texture details).
Pudding Batter
In a bowl, beat butter and sugar until smooth and well combined.
Add eggs and beat until incorporated.
Sprinkle baking powder over the flour, then mix until just combined.
Add the mashed dates and mix quickly until evenly incorporated.
For One Large Pudding
Pour batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the surface.
Bake for 35 - 45 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
- While hot, poke about 40 holes into the surface with a skewer and pour ½ cup of Butterscotch Sauce over the top. Let it soak for 10 minutes.
Lift the pudding out using the overhang, slice, and serve warm with additional Salted Carmel Sauce, ice cream, or cream.
For Individual Puddings
Fill pudding moulds ⅔ full with batter.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
While still hot, poke 10 holes into each pudding and spoon 1 tablespoon of Salted Carmel Sauce over the top. Let them soak for 10 minutes.
- Turn moulds upside down onto a serving plate. Serve warm with more sauce, ice cream, or cream.
Butterscotch Sauce
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat.
Melt the butter, stir, and bring to a simmer on low heat for 5 minutes
- Simmer for 2 minutes while stirring occasionally, then remove from heat. Serve warm.
Recipe Note
Date Substitution:
Use prunes instead of dates with slight modifications:
Use 1¼ cups boiling water and simmer prunes in a saucepan for 10 minutes. Stir in baking soda, cool, and mash before proceeding with the recipe.
Pudding Moulds:
Suitable mould size: 210 ml (5 x 8 cm).Standard muffin tins can also be used but will yield smaller puddings.Makes 12 muffins. Pour sauce over gradually, allowing time to soak in.
Pudding Color:
Thorough mashing and mixing ensure a rich dark brown color. Incomplete mixing may result in pale, spotty puddings.
General Tips:
This recipe yields extra sauce—better to have more than not enough!Electric beaters simplify preparation, but a whisk and wooden spoon will suffice if the butter is softened.Poking holes and pouring sauce enhances moisture and color.
Sweetness Level:
Sticky Date Pudding is very sweet. To reduce sweetness, reduce the sauce amount or prepare a lighter version: Halve sugar, butter, and cream. Add 1 cup low-fat milk and 2 tsp cornflour dissolved in 1 tbsp water. Simmer to thicken.
Make-Ahead Option:
Poke holes and soak the pudding with sauce. Reserve extra sauce for serving. Reheat in the microwave to maintain moisture.