St. Just Sticky Toffee Pudding

Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of Cornish cuisine with this delightful St. Just Sticky Toffee Pudding. This classic dessert is a perfect combination of moist sponge cake, dates, and a luscious toffee sauce, making it a favorite for any occasion.

Vegetarian Dessert Cornish Sticky Toffee Pudding Cornish Dessert British Cuisine
St. Just Sticky Toffee Pudding

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped dates
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 cups boiling water
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square baking dish.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the chopped dates and baking soda. Pour the boiling water over the dates and let it sit for 5 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually stir into the egg mixture. Fold in the date mixture. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. While the pudding is baking, make the toffee sauce. In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, heavy cream, and butter. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly. Cook for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
  7. Once the pudding is done, poke holes in the top with a fork. Pour half of the hot toffee sauce over the pudding. Let it stand for 5 minutes, then serve with the remaining toffee sauce.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
50 minutes
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
3g
Fat
18g

Supplies

8-inch square baking dish Saucepan

Tools

Oven Mixing bowls Electric mixer

Serving suggestions

Serve the St. Just Sticky Toffee Pudding warm with a dollop of clotted cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.

Tips & tricks

For an extra special touch, sprinkle some chopped nuts or a drizzle of caramel sauce on top of the pudding before serving.

Cost

$10