Can I Freeze The Sticky Toffee Pudding? | Ask Nigella.com (2024)

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Can you freeze nigella sticky toffee pudding? ›

If you have leftovers then these can be stored, covered, in the fridge for up to 5 days. Store the sauce and sponge separately. You could freeze leftover portions of the pudding in an airtight container for up to 1 month.

Sticky date puddings (and the caramel sauce) will keep in the fridge in an airtight container for around 4-5 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Can you freeze sticky date pudding? Yes, both the puddings and the caramel sauce can be frozen.

CAUTION HOT! Do not refreeze once defrosted.

MAKE AHEAD/STORE: Refrigerate leftovers as soon as possible, covered tightly with cling film, for up to 5 days. Store the sponge and extra sauce separately. Reheat sauce gently in a saucepan.

The puddings can be refrigerated for 8 weeks and they do freeze beautifully for up to 6 months.

Can you freeze toffee? Yes! Freeze it in an airtight container, with layers separated by waxed paper, up to 3 months (or longer—we always ate it by then!)

Sticky toffee pudding, known as sticky date pudding in Australia and New Zealand, is a British dessert consisting of a moist sponge cake made with finely chopped dates (optional), covered in a toffee sauce and often served with a vanilla custard or vanilla ice-cream.

Microwave - From Frozen

Place the pudding, still in its container, on a suitable plate. Place in a microwave and heat on full power (100%). Allow to stand for 2 minutes. Spoon into portions or turn out onto a plate and serve.

They also explain that when your pudding freezes it will be more like ice cream (remember Jell-O Pudding Pops?), which can be a whole different way to enjoy your dessert.

Unfortunately though these type of self-saucing puddings do not reheat very well as the sauce tends to thicken and be absorbed by the sponge as the pudding cools. So when you reheat the pudding it will have a sticky base but with very little sauce.

How long does sticky toffee pudding last in the fridge? ›

For leftovers we recommend storing the sponge and sauce separately in the fridge for up to 5 days. Cover the sponge tightly with clingfilm (plastic wrap) and put the sauce in an airtight container.

Make the drizzle by mixing the tahini, date syrup and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Pour over the mini sticky toffee puddings and enjoy! Store in the fridge in an air-tight container. You can reheat in the oven or the microwave if you prefer to enjoy them warm.

It's important while the toffee cooks to only stir it occasionally. Constant stirring can cause the toffee to crystallize and separate. For those of you that need to know exactly how often you should stir, I would suggest erring on the side of not stirring more than stirring.

Regular molasses can be used as a substitute for treacle, but blackstrap molasses can be very bitter and is not always a good substitute. It depends on your personal taste, as if you like the bitterness then you could use the blackstrap molasses.

Sticky toffee pudding's main features are its moistness and the rich toffee sauce, while treacle sponge is known for its fluffy sponge infused with the sweetness of treacle syrup.

While the black pudding is sealed, it will stay fresh until 'Use by' date on product. Once the skin is broken, please consume within one week. Suitable for freezing for up to 3 months. We recommend you slice and wrap your pudding in portions before freezing.

Wrap or cover the puddings and store them in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. When ready to serve, reheat the puddings in the oven or microwave. For the best flavor and consistency, make the toffee sauce fresh when ready to serve the desserts.