Sticky Toffee Pudding (Pressure Cooker)

Name: Sticky Toffee Pudding (Pressure Cooker)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups finely chopped dates; 3/4 cup boiling water; 1/4 cup blackstrap molasses; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp salt; 3/4 cup brown sugar; 1/3 cup unsalted butter ((room temperature)); 1 egg; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2/3 cup dark brown sugar ((packed)); 1/3 cup whipping cream; 1/4 cup unsalted butter; 1 tsp vanilla extract

September 22, 2020 *Updated* September 22, 2020 / By: Gloria | Homemade & Yummy 44 Comments

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The ultimate English dessert. Perfect Sticky Toffee Pudding in individual servings. Moist, rich and dense.

Think of a sticky toffee cake, served warm and covered in a caramel sauce. Sweet eats!

Bowl of Sticky Toffee Pudding with a spoonful taken out.

This steamed date pudding recipe is made in the pressure cooker. Individual servings of super moist date cake smothered in a sweet toffee sauce. Perfect English sticky toffee pudding.

There is a handful of desserts that are on my favourite list, and this is at the top. From the very first time I tasted this heavenly creation, I was hooked. I think even Gordon Ramsay would be thrilled with this sticky toffee pudding recipe.

RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for this quick sticky date pudding can be found at the bottom of this post.

Sticky Pudding ready for the caramel sauce

Are you a caramel sauce and toffee lover? If you are like my husband, the sweeter the better.

One of my daughter’s favourite cakes for her birthday is Speckled Toffee Cake.

Apple Muffins with Toffee Topping is the perfect Fall recipe. In fact, they make a great Halloween treat. Much healthier than candy apples.

Sticky Date Pudding Requires:

chopped dates
water
blackstrap molasses
all-purpose flour
baking powder
butter
egg
vanilla extract
brown sugar
whipping cream

Traditionally it is made in the oven, but I am happy to say you can make this easily in the pressure cooker. This method is quick, simple and the pudding comes out perfectly cooked.

Ramekins of date pudding batter ready for the pressure cooker

Instead of making a huge pan, I made them in (affiliate) individual ramekins.

Pressure cookers have come a long way since I was a kid. I will admit I was uncertain about using one, but seeing the results I am thrilled.

I used a (affiliate) stove top pressure cooker for this recipe. I had this way before Instant Pots became the “new” way to pressure cook. If you are an avid Instant Pot user, I know you will be able to adapt this to work in your appliance.

Foil wrapped ramekins of pudding in a pressure cooker

Cooking up wonderful and flavourful dishes is quick and easy. Pressure Cooker Baked Beans is a perfect example. So much faster than the traditional oven-baked method.

Classic British Dessert Recipes

There are a few different desserts. Sometimes people are confused as to what they actually are.

Sticky Toffee Pudding is a moist tender cake made with dates. Traditionally baked in the oven. Served warm and smothered in a silky sweet caramel sauce. Some people say toffee sauce as well.

Spotted Dick is a traditional British pudding made with suet and dried fruit. It resembles a steamed cake, and is served with custard.

Christmas Pudding is a traditional holiday dessert. Steamed for hours (even made year in advance). Rich and moist made with raisins and other dried fruit. Flavoured with brandy or stout beer. Served with a hard sauce which is a spreadable topping made with rum or brandy.

Toffee pudding in a ramekin, the sauce ready in a pitcher

Making Sticky Toffee Pudding

This dessert is not difficult to put together. It’s really like baking a cake.

Combine the dates, boiling water and molasses and set aside.
Cream the sugar, butter, eggs and vanilla.
Mix ingredients together and place in prepared ramekins.
Cook.

While your date puddings are steaming away, prepare the caramel sauce. This simple sauce is made of brown sugar, whipping cream, butter, and vanilla. Oh my it is so good.

Serve the steamed pudding warm. Poke a hole in the middle and pour in the silk sweet sauce. This is the BEST sticky toffee recipe ever.

Sauce getting poured over toffee pudding

Can sticky pudding be reheated?

Yes, in fact I made this recipe and reheated it before serving. You have 2 choices. I placed mine in the microwave for about a minute. Alternatively you can heat them in the oven for about 20 minutes at 325ºF.

How long will they last?

These steamed puddings will last 3-4 days in an airtight container, or wrapped in plastic.

Can you freeze sticky date pudding?

Yes you can. It will freeze well for up to 4 months. Wrap individual servings in plastic wrap, and then cover in foil to prevent freezer burn. You can also freeze the sauce. Thaw and reheat before serving.

The fact that I had leftovers to freeze was great. Those will be coming out very shortly since after writing this post my craving for this pudding has grown.

Overhead shot of sticky pudding on a spoon

Next time you want something decadent for dessert, give this Sticky Toffee Pudding a try. I just know you will get hooked too!!

If you love sweets, give my Boozy Bourbon Chocolate Fudge a try. Perfect for the holiday tray. Makes a great food gift.

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