Gordon Ramsay Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe
Gordon Ramsay's Sticky Toffee Pudding is a rich and indulgent dessert featuring moist date cake drenched in a luscious homemade toffee sauce. This classic British treat combines the natural sweetness of dates with a buttery, caramel-flavored sauce to create a comforting finish perfect for cozy evenings or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
Pudding
- 200g pitted dates, chopped
- 250ml boiling water
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 100g unsalted butter, softened
- 150g brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 200g plain flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Toffee Sauce
- 150g brown sugar
- 100g unsalted butter
- 200ml double cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) to prepare for baking the pudding.
- Soften Dates: In a bowl, pour the boiling water over the chopped dates and add the baking soda. Let the mixture sit for about 20 minutes to soften and create a flavorful base.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring good incorporation of air for a tender cake.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the flavor.
- Combine Ingredients: Fold in the date mixture, plain flour, baking powder, and salt gently until just combined to maintain a light texture.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Pour the batter into a greased baking dish and smooth the top evenly for uniform baking.
- Bake Pudding: Bake for 35 minutes or until a skewer inserted comes out clean, indicating the pudding is fully cooked.
- Make Toffee Sauce: While the pudding bakes, prepare the toffee sauce by combining brown sugar, butter, and double cream in a saucepan. Stir over low heat until melted and combined, then add vanilla extract and stir through.
- Serve: Once baked, let the pudding cool slightly. Serve warm with the toffee sauce generously drizzled over the top.
Notes
- For extra richness, serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
- You can substitute dates with prunes for a different but equally delicious flavor.
- Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming with sugar.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the pudding light and moist.
- Use a skewer or toothpick to test for doneness without opening the oven too often.
- The toffee sauce can be made ahead and gently reheated before serving.
