Australian Sticky Date Pudding Recipe | CDKitchen.com (2024)

FAQs

What does bicarb soda do in sticky date pudding? ›

Adding bicarbonate of soda to the pud helps it rise. It also helps break down the dates and disperse them through the mixture so they don't sink to the bottom.

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.

Preparation instructions

Whilst frozen, remove the lid and slice into desired number of portions. Remove portions from foil and place onto a microwavable plate. 2. For 1 portion, microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds* or for 8 portions microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes.

Storage; Sticky date puddings (and the caramel sauce) will keep in the fridge in an airtight container for around 4-5 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Freezing; Yes, both the puddings and the caramel sauce can be frozen.

Sprinkle in chopped nuts, chocolate chips or baking spices like cinnamon or freshly grated nutmeg. Don't be surprised if folks go back for seconds! And you can always top with sprinkles, too. They make everything more fun!

Dates sold in packets or resealable bags are only partially dried and can be eaten straight from the packet. Unless they are very dry and chewy, they are suitable for the sticky toffee pudding, as they are chopped and will soften more when they soak in the hot water and bicarbonate of soda (baking soda).

Sticky date pudding will last for up to five days in the fridge, or one month in the freezer.

sticky toffee pudding, a classic British dessert consisting of a dark, dense sponge cake made with chopped dates that is topped with a sweet toffee sauce; it may also be served with vanilla ice cream or custard.

Sara Lee products began to be made in Australia in the early seventies. The company was acquired by Canadian giant McCain Foods in 2013 before it was bought over by New Zealand private equity firm South Island Office in 2021. Its products can be found in Singapore at most major supermarkets.

Easy to prepare, simply microwave the Puds for 30 seconds to heat, flip onto plate and enjoy.

Can you eat sticky pudding cold? ›

Sticky toffee pudding is definitely best served warm because it's fudgy, soft, sticky, and delicious but if you like you can eat it cold.

I find the best way to reheat sticky date puddings is in the microwave. Place the puddings in a bowl and cover them with a plate. Then microwave on 30-second intervals until the pudding is warm and soft.

Some Christmas puddings, made with dried fruit in the traditional way, are fine to be eaten as much as two years after they were made. "Bear in mind if the pudding is alcohol-free, of course, it will last a good while with the sugar content, but it will not last as long without alcohol to preserve it," stresses Juliet.

– Sticky Date Pudding is indulgent and very sweet, from both the dates + sugar in sauce. If you don't have a sweet tooth, this dessert is not for you! To reduce sweetness, you can skimp on the sauce. Or make a lighter, less sweet sauce as follows: Use half the sugar, butter and cream, make per recipe.

Baking Soda – this is added to the dates along with boiling water and left to soak for 30 minutes at the very start. The baking soda helps to soften the dates as well as lighten the texture of the cake. Boiling Water – used to soak the dates and once soaked, the dates including the liquid, is added to the cake.

The baking soda, when combined with boiling water, helps tenderise the dates. By the time they've soaked in the liquid for 10 minutes, they're almost mashed in consistency.

Baking soda helps to aerate brittle — it literally makes the molten candy bubble in the pot — to create a brittle with an airy, almost honeycomblike texture that crunches easily when eaten.