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Boozy Sticky Date Pudding

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A rich and indulgent dessert made with sticky dates and a touch of booze, served with a luscious caramel sauce. Perfect for festive occasions or a cozy dinner treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups (225g) pitted dates, chopped
  • 1 cup (250ml) boiling water
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (190g) self-raising flour
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) dark rum or brandy
  • 1 cup (250ml) heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar (for sauce)
  • 1/2 cup (115g) butter (for sauce)
  • 2 tbsp dark rum or brandy (for sauce)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a baking dish.
  2. Place chopped dates in a bowl, cover with boiling water, and stir in baking soda. Let stand for 10 minutes to soften.
  3. Cream butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Fold in flour and the softened date mixture. Stir in rum or brandy until combined.
  5. Pour batter into prepared dish and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
  6. Meanwhile, make the sauce: In a saucepan, combine cream, brown sugar, and butter. Bring to a boil, then simmer until thickened. Stir in rum or brandy.
  7. Pierce the pudding with a skewer and pour half the warm sauce over it. Serve the rest of the sauce on the side.

Notes

  • Best served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
  • You can substitute rum/brandy with Irish cream for a different flavor.
  • Make ahead and reheat with extra sauce for convenience.

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Keywords: boozy sticky date pudding, rum date pudding, caramel sauce dessert, holiday pudding, British dessert

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