Custrd is out now on the App Store and Google Play — Try it free for 7 days →
Back to recipes

Sticky Toffee Pudding with Caramel Sauce and Pecans

A quick microwave version of the classic British dessert, topped with a rich caramel sauce and crunchy pecans. Perfect for a weeknight treat.

Total time
10 min
Servings
2
Calories
650
Protein
8g
Sticky Toffee Pudding with Caramel Sauce and Pecans
ComfortingBritishVegetarianVegetarianStickyCrunchyWeeknightPudding

Ingredients

6 items — tap to check off

Missing one? Custrd suggests a swap that works.

Open the app

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    In a bowl, soak the 1 cup dates in 1 cup boiling water for 5 minutes until soft.

  2. Step 2

    Mash the dates with a fork, then stir in 1 cup self-rising flour and 1/4 cup brown sugar until just combined.

  3. Step 3

    Divide the batter between 2 microwave-safe mugs. Microwave on high for 2 minutes, until the tops are set and spring back when touched.

  4. Step 4

    In a small bowl, melt 4 tbsp butter with the remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar in the microwave for 30 seconds, stir until smooth.

  5. Step 5

    Pour the caramel sauce over the puddings and top with 1/2 cup pecans. Serve warm.

Tools you’ll need

  • Microwave
  • 2 microwave-safe mugs
  • Mixing bowl
  • Fork
  • Small bowl

Cook smarter

Get matched recipes for what’s in your fridge

Custrd is an iPhone and Android app that finds real recipes from the ingredients you already have. No more grocery-list aspirations. Try it free for 7 days.