Gordon Ramsay Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe
Gordon Ramsay's Sticky Toffee Pudding is a classic British dessert featuring moist date sponge cake drenched in a rich, homemade toffee sauce. This indulgent treat is perfect for special occasions or whenever you crave a comforting, sweet dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegetarian
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 ensure it's ready for baking the pudding.
- Soak Dates: In a bowl, pour the boiling water over the chopped dates and add the baking soda. Let this mixture sit for about 20 minutes to soften the dates.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to incorporate air, followed by the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine Ingredients: Fold in the soaked date mixture, followed by the plain flour, baking powder, and salt just until combined to avoid overmixing.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Pour the batter into a greased baking dish and smooth the top for even baking.
- Bake Pudding: Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Make Toffee Sauce: While the pudding bakes, combine the brown sugar, butter, and double cream in a saucepan. Stir over low heat until melted and combined, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Serve: Once the pudding is baked, let it cool slightly. Serve warm with the toffee sauce generously drizzled over the top for maximum flavor.
Notes
- Ensure dates are well chopped to help them soften and blend into the batter.
- Soaking dates with baking soda helps break them down and adds a slight caramel flavor.
- Use a greased or lined baking dish to prevent sticking.
- The toffee sauce can be made ahead and reheated gently before serving.
- For extra indulgence, serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Do not overmix the batter once flour is added to keep the pudding light and tender.
