British · dessert
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Sticky Toffee Pudding reads sweetness 8.3, fruity 7.8 and richness 4.9 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a British dessert, about 50 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 1.6 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 10.0 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.0 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.2 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.2 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 8.3 · Fruity 7.8 · Richness 4.9 · Floral 3.2 · Umami 1.5 · Nutty 1.0 · Earthy 0.9 · Bitterness 0.6
What's in it (11)
- 1 cup pitted dates
- 3/4 cup boiling water
- 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 4 tbsp butter
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/4 cups plain flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp treacle
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp golden syrup
Time & effort: about 50 min (20 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 284.4 kcal, 3 g protein, 12.1 g fat, 42.5 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Soak chopped dates in boiling water with bicarbonate of soda until softened, then blend to a rough puree.
- Cream butter and sugar, beat in eggs and treacle, fold in flour and the date puree, and bake in a buttered tin at 180C for 25-30 minutes.
- Make toffee sauce by simmering butter, brown sugar, and cream together.
- Pour warm sauce over the pudding and serve with vanilla ice cream.
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- Clafoutis — French
- Bingsu (빙수) — Korean
- Turon (Banana Lumpia) — Filipino
- Mousse de Maracuja — Brazilian
- Es Teler (Tropical Fruit Dessert Drink) — Indonesian
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.