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!
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.
Are you a caramel sauce and toffee lover? If you are like my husband, the sweeter the better.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
These steamed puddings will last 3-4 days in an airtight container, or wrapped in plastic.
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.
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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Sticky Toffee Pudding (Pressure Cooker)
Ingredients
For the Pudding:
- 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
For the Caramel Sauce:
- 2/3 cup dark brown sugar (packed)
- 1/3 cup whipping cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Butter 8 ramekins and set aside.
- In a bowl combine the dates, boiling water and molasses. Mix and let cool.
- In another bowl combine the flour, baking powder and salt.
- In a large bowl using a mixer, cream the brown sugar and butter till fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
- To this bowl, alternately add the date mixture and flour mixture, beating well after each addition.
- Divide batter evenly into the 8 buttered ramekins.
- Cover each ramekin with a piece of buttered foil, making sure to seal well.
- Stack the ramekins in the rack.
- Place the rack into the pressure cooker.
- Pour in 2 cups of water around the rack.
- Lock the lid in place, and place over high heat to bring up to pressure.
- Reduce heat to med-low (to keep an even pressure).
- Continue to cook for 20 minutes.
- While the puddings are cooking make the Caramel Sauce.
- When the pudding is done, release pressure, and carefully remove ramekins from pressure cooker.
- Remove foil from ramekins.
- Serve puddings warm, along with the Caramel Sauce.
To make the Caramel Sauce:
- Combine the brown sugar, cream butter and vanilla in a small saucepan.
- Bring to a boil over medium high heat, stirring to ensure sugar is dissolved.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Sauce should be smooth and slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and keep warm.
- Pour over warm pudding.
- ENJOY!!
Natalie
Sounds like really delicious treat. Lovely flavors. I must say I never had toffee pudding before but you just got me interested to make it. I will definitely save this and give it a try.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
OMG you really need to give this classic British dessert a try. DELICIOUS!
Chandice Probst
Sticky toffee pudding is the best! It’s so much more moist than regular cakes. Thank you so much for this awesome and straightforward recipe!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
You are very welcome. This classic dessert is so good.
Riz @ Chocolates & Chai
I never enjoyed sticky toffee pudding as a child…I’m not sure if it was the colour or the sweetness, but I could not stand it. I happened to try it again (mostly out of some morbid curiousity), and it was…delicious.
I can’t wait to try this recipe. It’ll be my first time actually making sticky toffee pudding by myself.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
You can do it….and I promise you won’t be disappointed. Enjoy my friend.
Tara
I never would have thought to cook the pudding this way. Mine turned out perfectly in the instant pot and the sticky toffee was so indulgent and delicious!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
So glad this worked for you in the Instant Pot…..and YES it is indulgent for sure.
Karyl Henry
I’m not personally a big fan of dates. But my parents love them, and they would absolutely LOVE this dessert! I’ll definitely be sharing this one with them.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
This is a date lovers dream dessert. Just ask my hubby. This comes second place to date square.
Sharon
I love toffee pudding. It’s so warm and comforting, the perfect dessert for the winter months.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
OMG this dessert is so freaking good. LOVE it!! The perfect romantic dessert.
Rebecca
Yum, yum, yum! I would have never thought to make sticky toffee pudding in a pressure cooker, but this came out absolutely perfect. Thank you for such a great recipe!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I know right….it really is perfect in so many ways. Not to mention totally delicious too.
Denise
This Sticky Toffee Pudding looks delicious! I can’t wait to give this a try and see what my family thinks!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
This does not last in our house that is for sure…..enjoy this sweet treat.
Heidy M
Wow! Sticky Toffee Pudding turned out beautifully! I was so impressed at how easy this was to make with all your specific instructions! I will be making this again near the holidays. I’m super excited to share this yummy Sticky Toffee Pudding with my family!
Have a great weekend!
H
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Do glad to enjoyed the sticky toffee pudding. It is a winner in our house too.
Erica
This sounds delicious and the caramel is stunning!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Yes it is the icing on the cake!!
Toni Dash
Such an amazing dessert! It was a huge hit at my house!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
This is always a hit when I serve it. So glad you liked it.
Jennifer Allen
This recipe is a keeper! I love everything about it and usually make two batches each holiday season!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
This is the perfect recipe for entertaining. It always wows the guests.
Beth
This sounds so delicious and yummy! I can’t wait to make this!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I know you are going to enjoy it.
ERIN NICHOLS
Gloria, your blog is gorgeous! Your recipes make my mouth water. This one, in particular, has me drooling, and it’s only 8am!
Chef G
Well thanks so much. It has been a labour of love with lots of tears!!
Tania @ The Cook's Pyjamas
Love this! I have the same pressure cooker and have been toying with the idea of making steamed puddings in it. It is perfect sticky date weather here, so am trying this soon.
Chef G
It is sooooo good!!
Sarah @ Champagne Tastes
Somehow I’ve never eaten sticky pudding.. But it sounds decadent and amazing! And I love making desserts in ramekins instead of a big pan- portion control!! Lol
Chef G
Oh man once you try it you will be hooked!!
Liz Mays
You are killing me! I totally pinned this magnificence. I can hardly wait to dig my spoon inside that warm gooey yumminess.
Chef G
HAHAH…I just pulled some out of the freezer last night. Writing this post got me craving it!!
Anne Murphy
Perfect!
I recently was given a pressure cooker, and am gradually learning to use it. Steamed puddings make total sense,
Chef G
I hope you give it a try.
Patricia @ Grab a Plate
This looks delicious and I love that you’ve used dates! I have never used a pressure cooker before — maybe time to start? Nice!
Chef G
Yes dates are the main ingredient in a Sticky Toffee Pudding…yummy!!
Jennifer B
This pudding really sounds delicious and the caramel sauce would be the perfect addition!
Chef G
Yes it is really delicious…and the sauce is divine.
Rosey
I haven’t heard of it until now. Oh my goodness it sounds delicoius.
Chef G
Oh yo should try it….you will be hooked!!
Jennifer
Holy cow that looks all kinds of delicious! I wish I could pull that off. Maybe if I get an awesome pressure cooker maybe I will be able to!
Chef G
It’s not hard…believe me the pressure cooker does all the work.
Kerri
I have never used a pressure cooker. This looks like one recipe where I would love to give it a try. I love that you were also able to freeze the extras.
Chef G
It turns out great!!
Pam
I have never used a pressure cooker before but my sister just bought one and is experimenting with different recipes. I will have to pass this one of to her. It sure looks delicious.
Chef G
Happy experimenting to her…hope she loves it.
Susan
Oh my these look yummy! May I ask, what size ramekins did you use?
Chef G
Yes…thanks for pointing that out, I have updated the info. I used 6 oz. ramekins that are about 3 1/4 inches wide.
Rebecca Bryant
This looks delicious. I will admit I have never cooked with a pressure cooker before. I looks like it makes delicious food ad is pretty easy to learn.
Chef G
Well I am still new…and it is easy!!
Molly Kumar
This looks delicious! We love sticky toffee pudding but never thought of making them in pressure cooker. I need to do this soon now.
Chef G
Yes you really do!!
Anna
Yes please! These look delicious! Pinning to enjoy this weekend. Happy Monday! XO
Chef G
Oh I hope you love them!!
Priya
I love to cook using pressure cooker and now I found another dish to make in my cooker. Thank you for sharing <3
Chef G
You are very welcome!!
Christie
I need to use my pressure cooker more. I love the idea of making your sticky toffee pudding in it. My husband would adore it.
Chef G
I know my husband adores it!!
Ali @ Home & Plate
I am going to have to get out the pressure cooker. I would be using it all the time for this dessert. Looks decadent and delicious.
Chef G
Yes they are great…took me long enough to convince myself to use one.
Just Jo
Ooo these look absolutely divine! I am *this* close to buying an Instant Pot (pressure cooker) and these beauties are really tempting me. Love sticky toffee pudding and your recipe looks fab 😀
Chef G
Well if it wasn’t for my husband I wouldn’t have one … but I am glad he insisted.
Jenn @ Peas and Crayons
I just got a pressure cooker — yay! This looks beyond decadent!
Chef G
Enjoy!!
Soniya
Oh my goodness! I can make this in. My instant-pot! So excited to try this recipe.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Let me know how it turns out.