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Gordon Ramsay Sticky Toffee Pudding – Moist, Decadent & Irresistible

Gordon Ramsay Sticky Toffee Pudding
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Sticky Toffee Pudding is a classic British dessert made from moist sponge cake containing finely chopped dates, covered in a warm toffee sauce made with brown sugar and cream. Gordon Ramsay’s version is soft, flavorful, and perfectly balanced—not overly sweet, but completely satisfying.

Ingredients

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For the Sponge:

  • 1 cup pitted dates, chopped

  • 1 cup boiling water

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • ¾ cup brown sugar

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 cup self-rising flour

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • Pinch of salt

For the Toffee Sauce:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter

  • ¾ cup brown sugar

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Soak the Dates:

  1. In a bowl, combine chopped dates, boiling water, and baking soda. Let sit for 10 minutes to soften.

Prepare the Batter:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease individual ramekins or a baking dish.

  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

  3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla.

  4. Add flour and salt, mixing until just combined.

  5. Fold in the date mixture, including the liquid.

Bake the Sponge:

  1. Pour the batter into the prepared ramekins or dish.

  2. Bake for 25–30 minutes (individual portions) or 35–40 minutes (large dish), until a skewer comes out clean.

  3. Let cool slightly before removing from ramekins.

Make the Toffee Sauce:

  1. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.

  2. Add brown sugar and cream, stir until smooth.

  3. Bring to a gentle simmer for 4–5 minutes until thickened. Stir in vanilla.

Assemble and Serve:

  1. Place puddings on plates or leave in ramekins.

  2. Pour warm toffee sauce over each pudding.

  3. Serve with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or custard.

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