Sticky date self-saucing pudding with ginger caramel sauce

Indulge in the ultimate comfort dessert with our Sticky Date Self-Saucing Pudding, complemented by a rich Ginger Caramel Sauce. This warm, gooey pudding features tender dates, a hint of cinnamon, and a perfect blend of sweetness and spice. Simple to make with self-raising flour, brown sugar, and milk, this dessert will become your new go-to treat. Serve it hot and watch the delicious caramel sauce magically form underneath the soft pudding layer. Perfect for cozy evenings or special celebrations!

  • 26 Mar 2025
  • Cook time 30 min
  • Prep time 25 min
  • 8 Servings
  • 8 Ingredients

Sticky date self-saucing pudding with ginger caramel sauce

Sticky date self-saucing pudding with ginger caramel sauce is a deliciously rich dessert that combines the sweet flavors of dates with a spicy ginger twist. This pudding creates its own caramel sauce while baking, making it a perfect treat for any occasion.

Ingredients:

1 cup self-raising flour
150g
1 cup dates
150g
1/2 cup brown sugar
120g
1 tsp baking soda
5g
3/4 cup milk (1% fat)
180g
1 tsp cinnamon
3g
2 tbsp butter
30g
1 tsp ginger
5g

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 4-cup capacity pudding dish or an 8-inch square baking dish.
2. Prepare the dates:
- Place the chopped dates in a small bowl.
- Add the baking soda and pour over 1/2 cup (125ml) of boiling water.
- Let it sit for about 10 minutes to soften the dates.
3. Make the pudding batter:
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the self-raising flour and cinnamon.
- Stir in the brown sugar.
- Add the softened dates (including the soaking water) to the dry ingredients, along with the milk and melted butter.
- Mix well until a smooth batter forms.
4. Pour batter into the dish:
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pudding dish, smoothing the top with the back of a spoon.
5. Make the ginger caramel sauce:
- Combine the brown sugar and ginger powder in a separate bowl.
- Evenly sprinkle this mixture over the top of the batter.
- Dot with the 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Carefully pour 1 1/4 cups (300ml) of boiling water over the back of a spoon onto the batter. This will form the sauce as the pudding bakes.
6. Bake the pudding:
- Place the pudding dish into the preheated oven.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is firm and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Serve:
- Let the pudding stand for 5 minutes once out of the oven. This will allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Serve warm, spooning generous amounts of the ginger caramel sauce from the bottom over the top of the pudding.

Tips:

- Make sure to chop the dates finely to ensure they spread evenly throughout the pudding and soften adequately during baking.

- Soak the dates in boiling water for about 10 minutes before using them in the recipe to make them softer and more blendable.

- Sift the self-raising flour to avoid any lumps in your pudding batter.

- Stir the batter gently to avoid over-mixing, which can result in a dense pudding.

- For an extra burst of flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the batter.

- Test the pudding with a skewer inserted into the center; it should come out clean when the pudding is done.

- For the best results, serve the pudding immediately after baking when the caramel sauce is still warm and gooey.

Your sticky date self-saucing pudding with ginger caramel sauce is now ready to be enjoyed. Serve it warm, topped with a dollop of cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent experience. This delightful dessert is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size80 grams
Energy
Calories 220kcal11%
Protein
Protein 3.59g2%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 44g13%
Fiber 2.35g6%
Sugar 27g27%
Fat
Fat 3.72g4%
Saturated 1.89g6%
Cholesterol 10mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 40ug5%
Choline 8mg2%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg7%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg3%
Vitamin B3 0.64mg4%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg3%
Vitamin B9 9ug2%
Vitamin B12 0.14ug6%
Vitamin C 0.09mg0%
Vitamin E 0.02mg0%
Vitamin K 0.97ug1%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 54mg4%
Copper, Cu 0.09mg10%
Iron, Fe 0.67mg6%
Magnesium, Mg 20mg5%
Phosphorus, P 60mg5%
Potassium, K 220mg6%
Selenium, Se 5ug10%
Sodium, Na 190mg12%
Zinc, Zn 0.40mg4%
Water
Water 27g-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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