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Gordon Ramsay Sticky Toffee Pudding

Gordon Ramsay Sticky Toffee Pudding with ice cream and toffee sauce
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Rich, buttery, and soaked in luscious toffee sauce, this Gordon Ramsay Sticky Toffee Pudding delivers classic British comfort with a gourmet twist. The sponge is soft, moist, and gently sweetened with dates, while the sauce is pure caramel bliss. Serve it warm for the ultimate cozy dessert!

Ingredients

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For the Sponge:

  • 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted and finely chopped
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup self-rising flour (or 1 cup all-purpose flour + 1½ tsp baking powder)
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

For the Toffee Sauce:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Soften the Dates

Place chopped dates in a bowl and pour boiling water over them. Stir in baking soda and let the mixture rest for 10 minutes. The dates will soften and begin to break down—this gives your sponge that melt-in-the-mouth texture.

2. Prepare the Batter

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease 6 ramekins or a medium baking dish.
Cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Stir in vanilla.
Add the flour and salt; mix until just blended. Gently fold in the date mixture, liquid included.

3. Bake the Sponge

Pour the batter evenly into the greased ramekins or dish.
Bake:

  • Ramekins: 25–30 minutes

  • Large dish: 35–40 minutes
    The sponge is ready when a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool for 5 minutes.

4. Make the Toffee Sauce

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and cream. Simmer gently, stirring often, for 4–5 minutes until thickened. Finish with vanilla.

5. Assemble and Serve

Turn out puddings onto plates or serve directly in the ramekins. Spoon warm toffee sauce generously over each.
Serve with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or warm custard.

Notes

  • Want deeper flavor? Use dark brown sugar for both the sponge and the sauce.
  • Make ahead tip: Sponge and sauce can be made a day ahead—just reheat gently before serving.
  • Try topping with crushed ginger biscuits for added texture.

Find it online: https://cookingwithramsay.com/gordon-ramsay-sticky-toffee-pudding/