Description
Sticky Toffee Fig Pudding is a rich, moist dessert made with dried figs and topped with a warm, buttery toffee sauce—perfect for cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried figs, chopped small
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/2 tsp cinnamon or 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- For the toffee sauce:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease 6–8 ramekins or an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Place chopped figs in a bowl. Sprinkle with baking soda and pour over boiling water. Let sit for 10–15 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, cream butter and dark brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and optional spices.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
- Stir in fig mixture, including soaking liquid, until evenly combined.
- Fill prepared ramekins 3/4 full and bake for 25–30 minutes, or 35–40 minutes for an 8×8 pan.
- To make the sauce, melt butter and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add heavy cream slowly, stir constantly, and simmer for 4–5 minutes until glossy.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and optional sea salt.
- Serve puddings warm with sauce poured over the top.
Notes
- You can substitute Medjool dates for figs or use a 50/50 mix.
- For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Make ahead and reheat before serving—flavors improve with time.
- Add orange zest or a splash of rum for flavor variations.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for contrast.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pudding with sauce
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Sticky Toffee Fig Pudding, warm toffee sauce, fig pudding recipe, British dessert, easy homemade recipe, holiday dessert, cozy winter dessert
