Ginger Toffee Pudding is a warm and indulgent dessert made with a combination of spicy ginger and rich toffee flavors. It’s often served with a generous pour of toffee sauce and a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Here’s a simple recipe to make it at home:
Ingredients:
For the Ginger Pudding:
- 175g (1 1/4 cups) self-raising flour
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 75g (1/3 cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 100g (1/2 cup) dark brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 125ml (1/2 cup) milk
- 2 tbsp golden syrup (or treacle)
- 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger (optional for extra spice)
For the Toffee Sauce:
- 100g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
- 100g (1/2 cup) dark brown sugar
- 100ml (1/2 cup) heavy cream
- 1 tbsp golden syrup
- A pinch of salt
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Pudding:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a baking dish (about 20cm / 8-inch square or round).
- In a medium bowl, mix the self-raising flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and dark brown sugar until light and fluffy (around 3-4 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and add the golden syrup (or treacle) and freshly grated ginger (if using).
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
2. Bake the Pudding:
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. The top should be golden brown.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool slightly while you prepare the toffee sauce.
3. Make the Toffee Sauce:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter with the dark brown sugar, golden syrup, and a pinch of salt.
- Stir constantly until the sugar has dissolved and the sauce is smooth.
- Gradually add the heavy cream and bring it to a simmer. Let it cook for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
4. Serve:
- Cut the ginger pudding into squares or slices and place on serving plates.
- Pour the warm toffee sauce over the pudding.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or custard for an extra indulgent touch.
Enjoy your rich, spiced Ginger Toffee Pudding!