Sticky Toffee Peanut Butter Pudding
Ingredients
Date Paste:
- 1 cup pitted dates chopped
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 tsp baking soda
Pudding:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup dairy-free yogurt
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil or vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup crunchy peanut butter
Toffee Peanut Sauce:
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup dairy-free butter
- ½ cup canned coconut milk full-fat
- ¼ cup crunchy peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Prepare the Date Paste:
- Place the chopped dates in a bowl and cover with boiling water.
- Stir in the baking soda and let it sit for 10 minutes until the dates are soft.
- Puree the mixture into a smooth paste using a blender or food processor.
Prepare the Pudding:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease an 8-inch square baking dish or a similar-sized pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, light brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the dairy-free yogurt, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and date paste until smooth.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the crunchy peanut butter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
Bake:
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the pudding to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
Prepare the Toffee Peanut Sauce:
- While the pudding is baking, make the toffee peanut sauce.
- In a saucepan, combine the light brown sugar, dairy-free butter, and coconut milk.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in the crunchy peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
Serve:
- Pour the warm toffee peanut sauce over the baked pudding, allowing it to soak through the sponge.
- Serve warm with dairy-free ice cream or custard.
Notes
- Dates: Medjool dates work best for their natural sweetness and softness. If using another variety, ensure they are soft and pitted.
- Peanut Butter: Use crunchy peanut butter for added texture, but smooth peanut butter can also be used if preferred.
- Coconut Milk: Full-fat coconut milk gives the best texture and richness for the toffee sauce.