Sticky date pudding | Nourish plant-based living

Sticky date pudding

Chef Cynthia Louise

Surround yourself with good friends, I say. This sticky date pudding would be nowhere near as epic without a bit of mentoring (and tough love) from my friends. They’ve had a hand in many of my desserts and I’m grateful for their feedback.

Ingredients

Makes 5

INGREDIENTS

Sauce

To SERVE

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 160°C. Grease 5 large ramekins with coconut oil and then dust with flour.
  2. To make the puddings, add all the ingredients except for the spelt flour to a blender. Blend until combined, leaving a little texture. 
  3. Transfer the mixture to a bowl, add the flour, and combine.
  4. Divide the mixture among the prepared ramekins, filling to 2 cm from the top. Place the ramekins into a large baking tray and then fill the tray with hot water to reach halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
  5. Bake in the oven for 30–40 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, add all the sauce ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth and creamy (don’t forget the #selfworth).
  7. Transfer to a medium-sized pot and bring to a low simmer, stirring constantly over medium heat. When it begins to boil, remove from the heat.
  8. When the puddings are done, remove them from the oven and allow to cool slightly. When cool enough, run a knife around the edges of the cups and turn the puddings out onto plates. 
  9. To serve, pour the warm sauce over the puddings, adding a splash of coconut cream, if you like.

 

#SELFWORTH

The longest and most delicious romance of your life is your relationship with you. “I was born worthy! My worth is based on my existence – not my achievements.”


Chef Cynthia Louise in kitchen with pumpkin
Chef Cynthia Louise

Cynthia is a trained chef and author of two plant-based cookbooks, Celebrate Your Sweet Tooth and Plant-Based Love Stories.

This article is an edited extract from Nourish: plant-based living, Issue 71 • View magazine

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