Sticky toffee pudding is a classic dessert, known for its rich, gooey texture and sweet, caramel-like sauce. Traditionally, dates are a key ingredient, adding both sweetness and a chewy texture. But what if you’re not a fan of dates? Thankfully, there’s a delicious alternative! Renowned chef Mary Berry has shared a date-free sticky toffee pudding recipe that’s just as satisfying and flavorful.
This all-in-one pudding is surprisingly light and easy to make, according to BBC Good Food. Baked in a large dish, it’s perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying a generous portion for yourself. The recipe is also nut-free, vegetarian, and pregnancy-friendly, making it accessible for many dietary needs.
Here’s what you’ll need:
For the Sponge:
* 100g softened butter
* 175g light muscovado sugar
* Two large free-range eggs
* 225g self-raising flour
* One teaspoon of baking powder
* One teaspoon of baking soda
* Three tablespoons black treacle
* 275ml full-fat milk
* Double cream or vanilla ice cream, to serve
For the Sauce:
* 100g butter
* 125g light muscovado sugar
* One tablespoon of black treacle
* 300ml pouring double cream
* One teaspoon of vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 180C or 160C Fan and butter a shallow 1.7-liter ovenproof dish.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the butter, sugar, eggs, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and treacle. Beat for 30 seconds or until well-combined using an electric handheld whisk.
3. Gradually pour in the milk, whisking continuously until the mixture is smooth. Pour the batter into the prepared dish.
4. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the pudding is well-risen and springy to the touch in the center.
5. While the pudding is cooling, prepare the sauce. Combine all the sauce ingredients in a saucepan. Stir over low heat until the sugar dissolves and the butter melts.
6. Bring the sauce to a boil, stirring constantly for a minute to blend the mixture.
7. To serve, pour half the sauce over the pudding in the baking dish. Serve with a scoop of ice cream, cream, or custard.
Mary Berry’s date-free sticky toffee pudding is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that’s sure to please even the pickiest of eaters. So why not give it a try? You might just find your new favorite dessert!
