Freshly steamed sticky toffee pudding brings warmth on many a winter night, yet my wife's passion for sticky toffee pudding seems to be year-round. While I personally prefer to have my sticky toffee pudding served with a rather large dollop of cornish clotted cream, a cool scoup of vanilla ice cream is prevelant. This summer, in facilitating my wife's cravings, it dawned on me that perhaps both ice cream and pudding could be incorperated together to produce a summery variation of a wintery classic: sticky toffee pudding ice cream.
Combining sticky dates and a luscious toffee sauce, this ice cream is rich and moreish. A hint of lemon cuts through the sweetness. Suffice to say, my wife approved.
This recipe requires the use of an ice cream machine and a food processor. If you want to take this to another level, you could make some sticky toffee pudding and layer it into the ice cream tub when decanting the ice cream for freezing. Don't worry if it tastes very sweet if you taste the custard before churning, it will be much less sweet once frozen.
FAQs
Combining sticky dates and a luscious toffee sauce, this ice cream is rich and moreish. A hint of lemon cuts through the sweetness.
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!
What goes with sticky toffee pudding? ›
Drum roll for the classic dessert... sticky toffee pudding!! Serve with a double cream, butter, sugar, black treacle, golden syrup and rum sauce!
What is sticky toffee pudding made of? ›
For the Pudding
Add the unsalted butter, sugar, eggs, self raising flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, and the black treacle into a bowl, and beat until combined - beat as little as possible so as not to over beat it. Add in the date & water mixture, and the milk a little at a time, and mix in until smooth.
Why can't you reheat sticky toffee pudding? ›
The sponge is at its best on the day it is made as if the whole sponge is reheated in an oven there is the risk that it can dry out a little. The sponge will also become firmer when it is stored in the fridge.
Why can't you freeze sticky toffee pudding? ›
You could freeze leftover portions of the pudding in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Freeze the sauce in a separate airtight container. Thaw the sponge and sauce overnight in the fridge. Reheat the sponge in the microwave and reheat the sauce in a saucepan over a low heat, stiring occasionally.
Do Americans have sticky toffee pudding? ›
These desserts are an updated approach to the great tradition of British hot puddings, brought to America for you to share.
What culture is sticky toffee pudding? ›
It is considered a British classic by various culinary experts.
Can you not refrigerate sticky toffee pudding? ›
Do the puddings need to be refrigerated? Yes! To get the best shelf life we recommend refrigerating the puddings upon arrival to extend shelf life The dessert is shelf stable for approximately two weeks.
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.
Toffee vs Caramel
The difference between toffee and caramel is that caramel is made with white granulated sugar and cooked to 340 degrees Fahrenheit, whereas toffee is made with butter and brown sugar and cooked to 295 - 309 degrees Fahrenheit.
Is sticky toffee pudding high in calories? ›
Energy: 600 calories
Proportion of total calories contributed by protein, carbs and fat.
How long will sticky toffee pudding last? ›
Sealed in an airtight container this recipe will last 5 to 6 days. Wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and then aluminum foil, this sticky toffee pudding recipe will last up to 3 months.
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.
Why is sticky toffee pudding called pudding? ›
The simple explanation is that Brits use the word 'pudding' to refer to dessert. If they are going to serve you an actual pudding they will specify the type of pudding – for example, sticky toffee pudding or rice pudding.
Does sticky toffee pudding taste good? ›
English Sticky Toffee Pudding is one of my top 5 favorite desserts of all time. I don't think it gets enough love in the states and I wish that would change! I love it so much and this recipe is SO GOOD. It's fluffy, moist and rich; plus the toffee sauce just takes it over the top.
What does frozen pudding ice cream taste like? ›
Some say it's an acquired taste, some say it's just a Yankee word for dressed up rum raisin, while others claim you've got to be of a certain age to order it, but the rum-based frozen pudding ice cream, loaded with plump fruit, is still a classic.
What does toffee ice cream taste like? ›
The toffee in this ice cream introduces a rich, sweet, and slightly nutty flavor that complements the creamy vanilla base of the ice cream. As you take a bite, you'll experience the creamy and cool vanilla, followed by bursts of caramel and a satisfying crunch from the toffee bits.
Is Sticky Toffee the same as caramel? ›
The difference between toffee and caramel is that caramel is made with white granulated sugar and cooked to 340 degrees Fahrenheit, whereas toffee is made with butter and brown sugar and cooked to 295 - 309 degrees Fahrenheit.
