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Jamie Oliver Sticky Toffee Pudding

Jamie Oliver Sticky Toffee Pudding
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Jamie Oliver’s sticky toffee pudding is a traditional British steamed-style sponge pudding made with chopped dates and covered in a hot toffee sauce. The dates add natural sweetness and moisture, while the sauce soaks into the sponge to create its signature sticky finish.

Ingredients

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For the pudding:

    • 200g pitted dates, finely chopped

    • 300ml boiling water

    • 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda

    • 75g unsalted butter, softened

    • 150g soft dark brown sugar

    • 2 large eggs

    • 200g self-raising flour

    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the toffee sauce:

    • 200g soft dark brown sugar

    • 200ml double cream

    • 100g unsalted butter

Instructions

Step 1: Soften the Dates

Place the chopped dates in a bowl, pour over the boiling water, and stir in the bicarbonate of soda. Leave to soak for 10 minutes until the dates soften and break down slightly, creating a thick, dark mixture.

Step 2: Cream Butter and Sugar

In a separate bowl, beat the butter and dark brown sugar together until pale and fluffy. This step helps create a soft, tender sponge rather than a heavy one.

Step 3: Add Eggs and Vanilla

Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract to round out the sweetness with warmth.

Step 4: Combine the Batter

Fold the date mixture into the batter, then gently fold in the self-raising flour. Mix just until combined to keep the sponge light.

Step 5: Bake the Pudding

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Pour the batter into a greased baking dish or individual moulds. Bake for 30–35 minutes until risen and a skewer comes out mostly clean.

Step 6: Make the Toffee Sauce

While the pudding bakes, place the butter, sugar, and cream in a saucepan. Heat gently, stirring until melted, then simmer for 5–8 minutes until thick, glossy, and deeply caramel-coloured.

Step 7: Soak and Serve

Pour some of the hot toffee sauce over the pudding as soon as it comes out of the oven. Serve warm with extra sauce on top.

Find it online: https://jamieolivereats.uk/sticky-toffee-pudding/