The Best Ways (and reasons) to Enjoy Sticky Date Pudding!
Sticky date pudding is one of our favourite English desserts – the only difference is it’s often referred to as sticky toffee pudding or STP by our British friends. In 1984 it was nominated as the “signature dish of the year” by the Sydney Morning Herald, and culinary experts consider it a classic dessert. That’s reason enough for us to enjoy it (not that we needed an excuse)!
Why Sticky Date Pudding is a Fail-Safe Dessert
Our Pudding Lady sticky date pudding is one of the easiest and quickest desserts to prepare for any occasion. Whether you’re entertaining family and friends or need to bring a dessert to a dinner party, it goes down oh-so-well.
We think a big part of this pudding’s appeal is irresistibly jammy sweet dates, cultivated Australian honey and whatever side you choose (from luscious thick cream to melt-in-your-mouth sauce or vanilla bean ice cream).
Dates are also a fabulous alternative, and welcome change, to fruit like currents and sultanas or citrus notes that can be found in other puddings.
Our Ultimate Sticky Date Pudding Sauce Pairings
Sticky date already tastes delicious served “as is”, but there’s no denying that a generous spoonful (or two or three) of mouth-watering dessert sauce makes your dining experience all the more enjoyable! We love:
Caramel Fudge Sauce
Why does caramel sauce pair SO WELL with sticky date pudding? Well, dates are an excellent natural sweetener and the fructose found in dates is often used as a hard sugar substitute.
This taste has often been described as having caramel-like notes, so that may explain why gooey, sweet, caramel fudge sauce (aka – a pure jar of joy) is such a perfect match for your sticky date pudding.
Brandy Sauce
There is no alcohol inside The Pudding Lady sticky date pudding, but that doesn’t mean you can’t add a little taste of brandy with our delectable options. Our Traditional Brandy Custard Sauce is a match made in sticky date pudding heaven.
It is thoughtfully and carefully crafted using top-quality Australian brandy for a rich and luscious sauce for those who like to stick with tradition.
Healthy Reasons to Make a Date with a Sticky Date Pudding
Dates aren’t just chewy little fruity morsels with a scrumptious flavour; they are also full of important nutrients and potential health benefits, making them the full package when it comes to a dessert.
Here’s a closer look at some of their health benefits:
1. Full of Fibre: it goes without saying this is an important part of your daily food intake.
2. Vitamins and Minerals: dates are a good source of protein, potassium, magnesium, and rich in iron and Vitamin B6
3. Antioxidant goodness: the range of antioxidants found in dates may protect your cells from free radicals which are bad for your health. Compared to other similar dried fruits like figs or plums, dates have the highest antioxidant content – hurrah!
4. Anti-inflammatory: dates contain flavonoids and phenolic acid – both of which may help reduce inflammation
It’s nice to know that when enjoyed in moderation, your fruitful dessert (of 32% dates) is friendlier than most!
