One of the all-time favourite British desserts sticky toffee pudding is super-sweet so will overwhelm most wines you might think of pairing with it so what should you choose?
Your best bet is a sweet fortified wine like tawny port, sherry or Madeira, a beer (believe it or not!) or a whisky liqueur.
* An Australian liqueur muscat has similar toffeed flavours but you might find it just a bit too much of a good thing.
* The same goes for a sweet oloroso or cream sherry. Yummy though. One producer, Barbadillo, even produced a Sticky Pudding Wine.
* You could try a 10 year old tawny port which will be slightly nuttier. Some are sweeter than others.
* I have had (well-chilled) Canadian ice wine with STP. Amazing.
* And great suggestion from The Lemon Tree in Bishop's Stortford: Vin Santo. Haven't tried it but am sure it would work.
* For those who don’t have such a sweet tooth a ginger flavoured beer like Blandford’s Ginger Fly can be a delicious match.
* Or try a ginger wine or liqueur - either on its own or served as a Whisky Mac
* Or, if you fancy something a bit stronger, a nip of Drambuie or other whisky liqueur, a cognac or an armagnac.
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What is traditionally served with sticky toffee pudding? ›
Soft squidgy dates and sticky toffee sauces make this a truly scrumptious dessert and is great served with a drizzle of cream or custard. Traditionally a Sticky Toffee Pudding will contain soft dates and dark sugar. We've added a toffee sauce to ours but it works equally well with custard or cream.
What wine to pair with sticky toffee pudding? ›
Tawny Port and Sticky Toffee Pudding
Instead, opt for a Tawny Port as it's far lighter in style than other fortified wines, and also displays its own notes of toffee and caramel.
Is sticky toffee pudding better with custard or ice cream? ›
Custard might be too thick, even if served cold - I'd recommend vanilla ice cream, as that's a personal favourite of mine!
Why can't you reheat sticky toffee pudding? ›
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.
What to serve with sticky pudding? ›
The finished pudding is served along with custard, whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream to complement the rich sauce.
What drink goes best with sticky toffee pudding? ›
One of the all-time favourite British desserts sticky toffee pudding is super-sweet so will overwhelm most wines you might think of pairing with it so what should you choose? Your best bet is a sweet fortified wine like tawny port, sherry or Madeira, a beer (believe it or not!) or a whisky liqueur.
Do the Irish eat sticky toffee pudding? ›
Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake is a deliciously moist, date cake drenched in a warm butterscotch-toffee sauce. It's a classic and iconic British dessert popular in all of England, Scotland and Ireland, and it's easy to see why!
Should sticky toffee pudding be refrigerated? ›
Do the puddings need to be refrigerated? Yes!
What's the difference between sticky date pudding and sticky toffee pudding? ›
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.
The beloved British classic is popping up on dessert menus across the United States, from natural wine bars to Harry Potter World. Sticky toffee pudding is a clear communicator.
Why can't you freeze sticky toffee pudding? ›
You could freeze leftover portions of the pudding in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Freeze the sauce in a separate airtight container. Thaw the sponge and sauce overnight in the fridge. Reheat the sponge in the microwave and reheat the sauce in a saucepan over a low heat, stiring occasionally.
What country made sticky toffee pudding? ›
Although its origins are unclear, it was likely invented during the 20th century in the Lake District of northwest England, from where its popularity spread across the country.
How to eat sticky toffee pudding? ›
Warm the puddings through, still covered, for 15-20 mins or until the sauce is bubbling. Serve them on their own, or with cream or custard.
Where should I store sticky toffee pudding? ›
Make Ahead
To reheat, pour sauce into saucepan and simmer over low heat just until heated through. Pudding can be made up to 3 days ahead of time. Cool completely from oven and tightly wrap with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator. To reheat, uncover and heat in an oven until just warmed.
Why is sticky toffee pudding called pudding? ›
The simple explanation is that Brits use the word 'pudding' to refer to dessert. If they are going to serve you an actual pudding they will specify the type of pudding – for example, sticky toffee pudding or rice pudding.
Is figgy pudding the same as sticky toffee pudding? ›
Like the Christmas pudding and figgy puddings before it, the sticky toffee pudding is usually steamed for maximum moisture. Instead of figs, however, very finely chopped dates are added to the cake, which gets covered in a toffee sauce.
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