Sticky Date Pudding (Microwave) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This is from Janelle Bloom's microwave cookbook. It is easy to make and so delicious. She says she got the recipe from friends who own a cafe in Hornsby. She also warns not to overcook it. This is the dessert I am always asked to make. Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups brown sugar |
300 ml cream |
150 g butter |
250 g dates, pitted and chopped |
3/4 cup hot water |
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda |
100 g butter |
1 cup caster sugar |
1 orange, zest of, grated |
1 teaspoon vanilla essence |
2 large eggs (60 grams each) |
1 cup self-raising flour |
Directions:
1. Caramel sauce: Put all ingredient in a 2-litre ovenproof glass jug. Cook, uncovered in the microwave for 5-6 minutes on 850 watts/high/100%, stirring 2-3 times during cooking. Remove from microwave and set aside.
2. Grease a 22 cm ring container with high sides.
3. Combine dates and water in a heatproof dish. cook, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes on 850 watts/high/100%.
4. Quickly stir in bicarb of soda (mixture will froth, so don't worry).
5. Cream together butter, sugar and orange rind. Add vanilla and eggs, one at a time.
6. Fold in flour and date mixture. Spread in prepared container. Place on a rack and cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes on 650 watts/medium high/70%.
7. Gently pour two-thirds of the caramel sauce over the half-cooked pudding. Put it back into microwave oven and cook, uncovered, for a further 5-6 minutes on 500 watts/medium/50%. Allow to stand for 5 minutes before turning out.
8. Serve with remaining sauce.
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