Easy Vegan Sticky Date Pudding Recipe
This vegan sticky date pudding recipe is a twist on a classic British dessert. It’s a warm, comforting dessert that will make you happy with every bite. The natural sweetness of Medjool dates and the rich vegan caramel sauce create a dessert that’s just as decadent as a traditional sticky toffee pudding—but entirely plant-based. It’s the perfect dessert for special occasions, holiday parties, or just a sweet treat at home!
Servings: 3 servings
Equipment
- 4 small ramekins
- saucepan
Ingredients
Sticky Date Pudding
- 1/2 cup medjool dates pitted
- 1/2 cup almond milk unsweetened
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 cup vegan butter
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar or use brown sugar
- 2/3 cup gluten free 1:1 flour
Caramel Sauce
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2/3 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1/3 cup vegan butter
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt kosher
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375F and grease your ramekins. Set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, add dates, water and milk and simmer until dates are softened and broken down, about 3-5 minutes. Use your spatula to help break the dates down as needed. Remove the pot from the heat and add baking soda. Stir immediately and continuously for about a minute. The mixture will froth up but that's ok. Set aside to let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, cream sugar and butter together until smooth and creamy. Add the cooked date mixture to the bowl and stir to combine until smooth. Add the flour and stir to combine again.
- Transfer the mixture into your ramekins and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
- To make the caramel sauce, add maple, sugar and butter to a pot and bring to aboil then immediately drop to a simmer and let cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla and salt.
- Once the puddings are baked, spoon over about a tablespoon of caramel sauce over each one and allow the sauce to soak into the pudding. Flip out onto a plate to serve. Top with dairy free ice cream and more caramel sauce as desired.
Notes
- For best results, make sure the dates are fully softened during the simmering process for a smoother batter.
- For an even smoother date mixture, use your food processor to blend the dates after simmering.
- When adding the flour, mix until just combined to keep the pudding light and tender. For a non-gluten-free version, all-purpose flour can be substituted in equal measure.
- If your dates are dry, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes to soften before using.
- For a thicker caramel sauce, allow it to simmer a bit longer until it reaches the desired consistency.