Whip up a quick and delightful treat with this Microwave Date Pudding, complete with a homemade butterscotch sauce. This recipe transforms simple ingredients like dates, flour, and eggs into a warm, comforting dessert, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Why You'll Love This:
This recipe is ideal for a quick dessert craving, combining the natural sweetness of dates with a rich butterscotch topping. It's a cozy and delicious treat that can be made in minutes!
Ingredients:
- For the Pudding:
- 50g Soft Dates, finely chopped
- ⅛ tsp Baking Soda
- 1 ½ tbsp Hot Water
- 1 ½ tbsp Melted Unsalted Butter
- 1 ½ tbsp Self-Raising Flour
- 1 ½ tbsp Dark Brown Sugar
- 2 tbsp Beaten Egg
- For the Butterscotch Sauce:
- ¼ cup Heavy Cream
- 20g Unsalted Butter
- 4 tbsp Brown Sugar
Instructions:
- Prepare the Dates: In a mug, mix dates with baking soda and hot water. Microwave for 30-45 seconds until dates are soft.
- Create the Base: Mash the softened dates with melted butter. Add flour, brown sugar, and beaten egg. Mix until well combined.
- Microwave the Pudding: Clean the edges of the mug and microwave for 50 seconds to 1 minute and 20 seconds. The pudding should be firm but moist.
- Make Butterscotch Sauce: Combine cream, butter, and brown sugar in a bowl. Microwave until hot and bubbling (40-60 seconds), then stir well.
- Serve: Let the pudding cool slightly. Serve with ice cream, custard, or whipped cream, and drizzle with butterscotch sauce.
Enjoy this quick and easy Microwave Date Pudding with Butterscotch Drizzle, a perfect dessert for any day!
