TGIF! You made it through the week, and you deserve a delicious treat to celebrate. It's time to kick off the weekend with a bang. You deserve a little indulgence, so why not treat yourself to a delicious dessert to celebrate your hard work and accomplishments?
Our Gluten-Free Sticky Date Pudding, made with Coachella's Best "Darn It" Cooking Dates, is a timeless dessert that has been enjoyed by many families for generations. This pudding perfectly balances sweetness and richness, and when combined with the caramel sauce, every bite is pure bliss. This pudding is gluten-free making it the perfect recipe for those with gluten sensitivities. So sit back, relax, and enjoy a slice (or two!) of this decadent pudding, and let the weekend festivities begin!
Ingredients
For the Pudding
- 1 and ½ cups of pitted Coachella’s Best “Darn It” Cooking Dates
- 1 tsp of baking soda
- 1 and ½ cups of boiling water
- 3.5 oz of softened unsalted butter
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
- 1 cup of brown sugar
- 2 eggs at room temperature
- 1 and ½ cups of gluten-free self-rising flour
For the Caramel Sauce
- 1 cup of brown sugar
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 2 oz unsalted butter
Directions
For the Pudding
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease an 8x8 pan
- Remove the pits from your dates and chop them into little chunks
- In a bowl, add your dates, baking soda, and boiling water
- In another bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract
- Add the eggs one by one and beat between each addition
- Add the flour and date mixture to your bowl and gently mix until combined
- Place your batter into your pan and bake for 40-50 minutes
For the Caramel Sauce
- Add your brown sugar and butter to a pot over medium heat
- Once melted, add your heavy cream and let simmer for 3-5 minutes while stirring
Serve your date pudding with the caramel sauce and enjoy! Don’t forget to share your Gluten-Free Sticky Date Pudding with us on Instagram @coachellasbestdates !
