FAQs
The puddings are simple to heat – either microwave in the container for 40 seconds (850watts) from the refrigerator, 1 minute from frozen. You can also warm the puddings in a preheated oven – 350F/180 C for 10-15 minutes.
Why can't you reheat sticky toffee pudding? ›
Unfortunately though these type of self-saucing puddings do not reheat very well as the sauce tends to thicken and be absorbed by the sponge as the pudding cools. So when you reheat the pudding it will have a sticky base but with very little sauce.
What is the meaning of sticky toffee pudding? ›
/ˌstɪki ˌtɒfi ˈpʊdɪŋ/ /ˌstɪki ˌtɑːfi ˈpʊdɪŋ/ [uncountable] (especially British English) a cake made with dates and covered with a thick toffee sauce. I had sticky toffee pudding for dessert, and it was really filling!
Is sticky toffee pudding Scottish or English? ›
Sticky toffee pudding, known as sticky date pudding in Australia and New Zealand, is a British dessert consisting of a moist sponge cake made with finely chopped dates (optional), covered in a toffee sauce and often served with a vanilla custard or vanilla ice-cream.
Does sticky toffee pudding need to be refrigerated? ›
For leftovers we recommend storing the sponge and sauce separately in the fridge for up to 5 days. Cover the sponge tightly with clingfilm (plastic wrap) and put the sauce in an airtight container.
Can you freeze shop bought sticky toffee pudding? ›
Yes, you can freeze sticky toffee puddings.
Is figgy pudding the same as sticky toffee pudding? ›
Like the Christmas pudding and figgy puddings before it, the sticky toffee pudding is usually steamed for maximum moisture. Instead of figs, however, very finely chopped dates are added to the cake, which gets covered in a toffee sauce.
Do Americans have sticky toffee pudding? ›
The beloved British classic is popping up on dessert menus across the United States, from natural wine bars to Harry Potter World.
What country made sticky toffee pudding? ›
Although its origins are unclear, it was likely invented during the 20th century in the Lake District of northwest England, from where its popularity spread across the country.
What drink goes best with sticky toffee pudding? ›
* For those who don't have such a sweet tooth a ginger flavoured beer like Blandford's Ginger Fly can be a delicious match. * Or, if you fancy something a bit stronger, a nip of Drambuie or other whisky liqueur, a cognac or an armagnac.
In some Commonwealth countries these puddings are known as custards (or curds) if they are egg-thickened, as blancmange if starch-thickened, and as jelly if gelatin-based.
Is sticky toffee pudding better with custard or ice cream? ›
Custard might be too thick, even if served cold - I'd recommend vanilla ice cream, as that's a personal favourite of mine!
How to heat up sticky date pudding? ›
Once the puddings have cooled and absorbed their sauce, pop them out of the muffin cups. Reheat the defrosted puddings for 30 seconds in the microwave and serve.
Can you cook microwave sticky toffee pudding in the oven? ›
Cooking instructions: Microwave
Microwave from chilled but can also be oven heated. If freezing at home, defrost thoroughly before heating.
How to cook microwave sticky toffee pudding without microwave? ›
The closest you could probably come is steaming. Put your pudding in a ramekin and put that in a pan of water in the oven. I'd do 350 degrees and hope for the best. You would need to watch it closely but I think steaming would be closest in texture.
Can you eat sticky toffee pudding cold? ›
Yummy Sticky toffee pudding in toffee sauce. Ideal for camping, climbing, hiking, yachting, fishing and many more outdoor activities. Serving Instructions: Can be eaten cold but heating brings out the best flavours.