Pumpkin Sticky Toffee Puddings for Two Recipe (2024)

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Randy

Dates are preferable because of their contribution to the sweetness and texture of the pudding. Pitted chopped dates are readily available in small packages at major grocers.Dried figs are the best option as a substitute with similar sweetness and texture to dates. Other dried fruits (golden raisins, cranberries, apricots, etc.) could be used but the result would be more fruitcake than toffee pudding. Toffee pudding is such a unique dish it should be experienced without modification.

Steve S

This is a disarmingly simple and delicious dessert. I did not waver from the ingredients, but I used our kitchen version of creme fraiche: one part heavy cream, one part sour cream

PurnaPhD

Delicious! Made it tonight.

Juliet Jones

Sticky Toffee Pudding is a "modern classic" English dessert, developed in the Lake District of northern England, and dates are an essential ingredient. If you don't want to use dates, don't bother making this! Prunes, figs etc are not a substitute. Also I would strongly suggest NOT using the kind of pre-chopped dates that come in a box. They are too dry. Buy the best possible Medjool dates, even the ones with a stone still in them, and remove the stones yourself.

Sara Brookhyser

Met up with Sticky Toffee Pudding in Glenfinnan, Scotland, known for the Harry Potter train viaduct and the point where Bonnie Prince Charlie returned to Scotland to mount his lineage’s comeback. I swooned at first bite. Got the recipe from the chef there at the Inn, In restaurant proportions-?!-and have made it regularly during the holidays since. Can hardly wait to try this version. The dates blend in becoming indistinguishable from the dark toffee flavored cake.

Michael

Sara, I've been to that exact same e place in Scotland last year. Beautiful part of Scotland. Care to share the recipe from your trip? Would love to compare. Cheers!

Erin

The cake is very gingerbreadish and sophisticated not merely sweet. It’s like a dense pumpkin muffin. Delicious, but not classic. Found the sauce needed a good glug of maple syrup. I doubled the recipe and made it in 4 ramekins. Huge hit.

MtnViewJohn

Pumpkin pie filling is a canned mix of pumpkin puree, sugar, and spices. Don't use that (even for pumpkin pie, really). Do use canned pumpkin puree.

Indulgent and Simple

Delicious! Super easy to make. I have 6oz ramekins so I used the standard recipe to make 4 servings and it was perfect. Larger portions would be too much in my opinion. Baked 22 min. Don't skip the flake salt. Double the booze for a bit of bite to contrast the sweet. I had it with ice cream and it was lovely, but I'm sure creme fraiche would be better for some tang. I'll definitely be making this again!

nb

So good. I tripled the recipe to serve 6. I poked a few holes in the puddings with a chopstick before pouring the sauce over them pre broiler. There was a lot of sauce on the side (which we happily used). Creme fraiche is key.

julia

how to double or triple or quadruple this recipe please?

Barbara

Do you set ramekins in water to bake? or just on a shelf in the oven?

anne

make sure you use the bob's mill gluten-free flower mix that does not have chickpea in it if you do, as it will change the flavour profile

beachpoet

I'm celiac and I always make my Sticky Toffee Pudding with Pamela's Pancake and Baking Mix, which contains almond flour. My version is so good, my gluten-eating friends all prefer it and ask for the recipe. The recipe makes a much moister, denser cake but I wouldn't call it heavy at all. BTW, I got the recipe from a chef in Scotland. it's so good the way it is that I see no reason to add pumpkin to it.

Cooker

Anyone know if this can be baked the day before?

Home cook

I’ve made this as written the last 2 holidays. It’s become a required part of the menu by family demand. Absolutely fantastic. I quadruple & bake in ramekins. Just bought the dates for this year’s batch.

a

I added broken up pecans Do not need as much syrup as it says

Kathi

I thought this was delicious. I added a few extra chopped dates and pecans to the topping.

SD Cook

Very, very yummy. Followed exactly, including bourbon (because why not?). Everyone enjoyed, even the spouse who didn't want any...

Delicious; Easy To Make Vegan

My husband, who is vegan, made this for our Thanksgiving dessert. It was soft and delicious, not too sweet. He subbed vegan butter in the pudding and a bit of soy milk for the sauce. The amount of cardamom called for was too much for my taste (maybe because it was fresh rather than pre-ground?). Next time, I'd use a combo of cardamom and ginger to mellow the spice a bit. Will definitely be making this again!

Nicole

Does anyone know if this can be prepared ahead of time and how to store?

Kel B

Haha Bourbon optional haha.

JessicaC

This was fantastic and really easy! Made as directed, using a mix of both ginger and cardamom instead of either/or. Tripled the recipe and cut into 16 servings, which is plenty! Not overly sweet and sour cream gave it a nice contrast. I will be freezing most of what’s left and pulling it out for a delicious treat.

James

Surprising easy, but impressive. The mix of the creme fraiche with the boozy sauce and the earthy cake... lovely. I added shards of pumpkin seed brittle to add a little crunch.

Alexandra

The recipe worked flawlessly! I was worried about overflow in 7oz ramekins, so I split my puddings between 3 ramekins. They were done in about 20 minutes.

Caroline

Loved this but next time would add toasted walnuts and more spices and cut back on sugar/dates— Twas a bit too sweet for me

BH902

10/10. I added 1 T of date syrup to the batter, which was nice. This is so much simpler than any other recipe for this I have ever seen. Wow, its sweet (as it should be) and rich and warming and just delicious.

Tiff Taff

I love sticky toffee pudding and was game to try a pumpkin version for thanksgiving. I found the dates not to fit well in terms of texture and taste with this recipe. The sauce is absolutely amazing and I won’t lie that I tasted it many times before serving.

pattyinathens

I did not have the ingredients for the topping, which, I know, makes it less authentic, for sure. But it made a quick and easy dessert, with just creme fraiche on top. Really good, even for someone who claims she doesn't like pumpkin.

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FAQs

What's the difference between sticky date pudding and sticky toffee pudding? ›

Sticky toffee pudding, known as sticky date pudding in Australia and New Zealand, is a British dessert consisting of a moist sponge cake made with finely chopped dates (optional), covered in a toffee sauce and often served with a vanilla custard or vanilla ice-cream.

Why can't you reheat sticky toffee pudding? ›

Unfortunately though these type of self-saucing puddings do not reheat very well as the sauce tends to thicken and be absorbed by the sponge as the pudding cools. So when you reheat the pudding it will have a sticky base but with very little sauce.

Why can't you freeze sticky toffee pudding? ›

The pudding is at its best on the day it is made, so we don't like to recommend making it in advance and freezing it. If you have leftovers then these can be stored, covered, in the fridge for up to 5 days. Store the sauce and sponge separately.

What's the difference between sticky toffee pudding and treacle sponge? ›

Sticky toffee pudding's main features are its moistness and the rich toffee sauce, while treacle sponge is known for its fluffy sponge infused with the sweetness of treacle syrup.

Can I eat sticky toffee pudding 2 days out of date? ›

Yes! To get the best shelf life we recommend refrigerating the puddings upon arrival to extend shelf life The dessert is shelf stable for approximately two weeks.

Do the Irish eat sticky toffee pudding? ›

Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake is a deliciously moist, date cake drenched in a warm butterscotch-toffee sauce. It's a classic and iconic British dessert popular in Scotland, England, and Ireland.

Should you refrigerate sticky toffee pudding? ›

For leftovers we recommend storing the sponge and sauce separately in the fridge for up to 5 days. Cover the sponge tightly with clingfilm (plastic wrap) and put the sauce in an airtight container.

Where should I store sticky toffee pudding? ›

Store in the fridge in an air-tight container. You can reheat in the oven or the microwave if you prefer to enjoy them warm. They can last up to a week in the fridge.

Does America have sticky toffee pudding? ›

The beloved British classic is popping up on dessert menus across the United States, from natural wine bars to Harry Potter World. Sticky toffee pudding is a clear communicator.

Is sticky toffee pudding served with custard or ice cream? ›

Warm the puddings through, still covered, for 15-20 mins or until the sauce is bubbling. Serve them on their own, or with cream or custard.

What is the shelf life of sticky toffee pudding? ›

All puddings have a two week un-refrigerated shelf life, a three month refrigerated shelf-life and a one year frozen shelf-life.

What is a substitute for golden syrup in sticky toffee pudding? ›

In the United States, Golden syrup can be hard to find in grocery stores, leaving American bakers seeking out other alternatives to this amber-coloured syrup. Some may use maple syrup, light corn syrup, honey, light treacle and even agave syrup.

What is a substitute for molasses in sticky toffee pudding? ›

Brown sugar is actually a combination of granulated sugar and molasses, so it's a good substitute for molasses. While measurements may vary per recipe, you can generally replace 1 cup molasses with 3/4 cup packed brown sugar. Dark brown sugar will have a stronger molasses flavor than light brown sugar.

What is a good accompaniment for sticky toffee pudding? ›

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Your best bet is a sweet fortified wine like tawny port, sherry or Madeira, a beer (believe it or not!) or a whisky liqueur. * An Australian liqueur muscat has similar toffeed flavours but you might find it just a bit too much of a good thing. * The same goes for a sweet oloroso or cream sherry.

What is another name for sticky toffee pudding? ›

Sticky Date Pudding – you're my favourite and always will be. Also known as Sticky Toffee Pudding, the simple trick that makes all the difference is to pour some Butterscotch Sauce over the warm cake when it comes out of the oven. It makes it ultra moist and gives it that intense dark colour.

What does sticky date pudding taste like? ›

Say hello to a moist, caramel-y, date cake topped off with a sticky, vanilla scented toffee sauce that is so good you might drink it right out of the saucepan and I won't judge.

Do Americans have sticky date pudding? ›

The beloved British classic is popping up on dessert menus across the United States, from natural wine bars to Harry Potter World. Sticky toffee pudding is a clear communicator. The warm dessert is, yes, sticky from both dates and the accompanying butterscotch sauce.

How do you eat sticky date pudding? ›

The dates in this sticky pudding help to keep it moist, while the ginger and spices add a subtle warmth. This dessert is perfect heated slightly and served with cream and a sweet butterscotch sauce.

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