The Best Sticky Toffee Pudding

If you are a fan of classic desserts, then you have probably tried sticky toffee pudding. This nostalgic treat is an absolute must-have for any cosy evening. It's the perfect dessert because it always leaves you satisfied but never stuffed. And if done correctly, there's no doubt that this delicious recipe will become one of your go-to's!

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Who invented sticky toffee pudding?

Sticky toffee pudding has a history that is fiercely contested. Owners of numerous pubs, the Gait Inn in Millington, East Riding of Yorkshire (claimed since 1907) and the Udny Arms Hotel in Newburgh, Aberdeenshire (1960s) proclaimed to have invented it. Nevertheless, its widespread popularity didn't come until the 1970s when Francis Coulson and Robert Lee served it at Sharrow Bay Country House Hotel in Cumbria. The food critic Simon Hopkinson noted that Coulson mentioned being given the recipe by Patricia Martin of Claughton in Lancashire. Even more, interestingly, Martin herself had apparently acquired the recipe from Canadian air force officers who were lodged at her hotel during World War II.

With or without dates

If you're looking for an alternative to traditional dates in sticky toffee pudding, why not try substituting them with figs or apricots? Both fruits add sweetness and texture while also providing a unique flavour. Figs are the more traditional choice in that they have a higher sugar content than apricots. Apricots, on the other hand, may have a slightly tangier taste but still, bring plenty of sweetness to the mix. Whichever option you choose, you'll be sure to end up with an incredibly delicious dessert that has a unique spin on classic sticky toffee pudding.

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