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7 reasons why sticky date pudding is the ultimate winter dessert

There’s something undeniably comforting about sticky date pudding. It’s one of those nostalgic desserts that wraps you up in warmth, with its rich, date-studded sponge and generous drizzle of caramel toffee sauce. Some swear by the traditional sticky date pudding recipe served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, while others love to mix things up – maybe with a crunchy banana praline on top or a cheeky splash of whisky in the sauce. However you serve it, sticky date pudding is the kind of sweet treat that is perfect for chilly nights or anytime you need a little sweet nostalgia.

by delicious. team

delicious. team

Jun 27, 2025

Boozy sticky date pudding with brown butter sauce

"The perfect winter dessert that’s so easy to indulge in. The brown butter sauce adds such a warm flavour." – Carina La Delfa. You’ll need a 6-cup (1.5L) capacity baking dish for this recipe.

Golden syrup sticky date pudding

This comforting pudding is exactly what you need on a cold night. Golden syrup caramel sauce provides the perfect finishing touch to a classic dessert that's sure to be a family winter favourite.

Yotam Ottolenghi's sticky date and pecan pudding

This sticky date and pecan pudding is a decadent dessert that combines the best of both the classic sticky toffee pudding and a self-saucing pudding. Served fresh from the oven with a dollop of sour cream, this pudding delivers a delightful combination of sweet, salty and tangy flavours in every bite. Recipe note: You’ll need a 20cm x 26cm 1.5L baking dish.

Make a date with this sticky date pudding and banana praline tonight

Sticky date pudding with banana praline

There are sticky date puddings and then there's this moreish version with banana praline.

Sticky date pudding

You can't beat a warm pudding when cool weather approaches, and this easy sticky date pudding recipe is one you'll never tire of. Get your spoon at the ready and prepare to dig into soft, pillowy pudding oozing with warm, rich caramel sauce. A perfect dessert for winter, this deliciously easy sticky date pudding will be your new staple.