Sticky Date Pudding with Madagascan Vanilla Bean Gelato

A holiday classic: sticky date pudding served with rich and creamy Madagascan Vanilla Bean Gelato.

By @brightmomentco

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup dates
• 1 cup boiling water
• 0.5 cup butter
• 0.75 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0 soaked dates
• 0 batter
• 0 Madagascan Vanilla Bean Gelato

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Chop the dates and place them in a bowl. Pour boiling water over the dates and let them soak for 10 minutes.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time to the butter and sugar mixture, beating well after each addition.
5. Stir in the vanilla extract and mix well.
6. Sift the flour and baking powder together, then fold into the wet mixture.
7. Gently fold in the soaked dates along with any remaining liquid.
8. Pour the batter into a greased baking dish and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Once baked, let the pudding cool slightly before serving.
10. Serve warm with a scoop of Madagascan Vanilla Bean Gelato.