Halal Sticky Date Pudding
A caramel-rich dessert from Australia made halal.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450kcal
Ingredients
For the Pudding:
- 1 ½ cups of pitted dates, chopped
- 1 ½ cups of boiling water
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- ½ cup of halal-certified unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup of brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ¾ cups of self-rising flour
- 1 teaspoon of alcohol-free vanilla extract
For the Caramel Sauce:
- 1 cup of halal-certified heavy cream
- ½ cup of brown sugar
- ½ cup of halal-certified unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon of date syrup or alcohol-free vanilla extract
Instructions
Prepare the Dates:
- Place chopped dates in a bowl and pour boiling water over them. Add baking soda, stir, and let sit for 10 minutes to soften.
Make the Batter:
- In a mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract. Fold in the softened dates (with liquid) and self-rising flour until just combined.
Bake the Pudding:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a baking dish or ramekins. Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Prepare the Caramel Sauce:
- In a saucepan, combine cream, brown sugar, butter, and date syrup. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves and the sauce thickens (about 5–7 minutes).
Assemble and Serve:
- Once baked, poke holes in the pudding with a skewer and pour some caramel sauce over the top to soak. Serve warm with additional caramel sauce on the side.