Microwave Sticky Toffee Pudding – 20-Minute Recipe
A quick, microwave‑friendly sticky toffee pudding that delivers rich, buttery sweetness with a hint of cinnamon. The dates provide natural caramel flavor, while the homemade sauce adds silky gloss. Perfect for a comforting dessert that’s ready in minutes.
Recipe by New York Times· Structured by ReelsMeals
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20 min estimated total time for 2 servings.
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Ingredients
- 2 Medjool dates
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp sour cream
- 1 tbsp vanilla ice cream
- 1 tbsp whipped cream
Caramel Sauce
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp dark brown sugar
- 1 tbsp heavy cream
- a pinch salt
Instructions
- 1Gather all ingredients and equipment: a 12‑ounce microwave‑safe bowl, a small microwave‑safe container for the sauce, a fork, and measuring spoons.
- 2Prepare the caramel sauce as described in the Caramel Sauce component and let it rest while you work on the pudding.
- 3Place the two Medjool dates, the remaining 2 tbsp butter, 3 tbsp dark brown sugar, 3 tbsp heavy cream and 0.25 tsp baking soda into the 12‑ounce microwave‑safe bowl.
- 4Microwave the date mixture on high for 30‑seconds, stir, then microwave for another 30‑seconds until the dates are softened and the butter is fully melted.
- 5Mash the softened dates with a fork or potato masher until a smooth paste forms.
- 6Add 0.25 cup all‑purpose flour, the remaining 0.125 tsp ground cinnamon and a pinch of salt to the bowl; stir gently until just combined—do not over‑mix.
- 7Microwave the batter on high for 45‑seconds, then check; if the top is still liquid, continue in 15‑second intervals until the surface is set but the centre remains slightly soft (total 45‑60 seconds).
- 8Remove the bowl from the microwave and let the pudding rest for 2‑3 minutes; it will continue to firm up as it cools slightly.
- 9Drizzle the prepared caramel sauce over the warm pudding, then top with a dollop of sour cream, vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, according to your preference.
- 10Serve immediately while warm and enjoy the gooey, caramel‑rich sticky toffee pudding.
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Prep sauce while batter mixes
Prepare the caramel sauce first and let it rest while you assemble the pudding batter.
Watch batter texture
Microwave the batter in 45‑second bursts, then add 15‑second intervals until the surface sets but the centre stays soft.
Allow brief rest
Let the pudding rest for 2‑3 minutes after microwaving.
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- How long does it take to make Microwave Sticky Toffee Pudding?
- About 20 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Microwave Sticky Toffee Pudding recipe make?
- This recipe makes 2 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Microwave Sticky Toffee Pudding recipe come from?
- It was shared by New York Times on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.