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Gordon Ramsay’s Sticky Toffee Pudding

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A rich and moist British dessert made with dates and drizzled with luscious toffee sauce, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 5 ounces dates, pitted and chopped
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ cup boiling water
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 6 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons corn syrup
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Combine chopped dates with baking soda and boiling water, and let them sit for about 10 minutes to soften.
  3. Cream together the unsalted butter and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Mix in the egg until fully incorporated.
  5. Stir in the softened date mixture.
  6. Whisk together the flour and baking powder in another bowl.
  7. Fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients.
  8. Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch baking dish.
  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. For the toffee sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then add brown sugar, milk, heavy cream, corn syrup, and salt. Stir until smooth.
  11. Serve the warm pudding drizzled with toffee sauce.

Notes

For a healthier twist, consider substituting some butter with unsweetened applesauce. Can be made a day in advance and reheated.

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