Probably one of the best sweet recipes I've ever written. These steamed sticky date puddings for Varoma are SOOO good!

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R E C I P E

Ingredients

150g soft brown sugar100g unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
250g double (or thickening) cream
1 Tbsp bourbon (optional)1 tsp vanilla bean paste1 tsp salt

200g dates, stones removed + extra to decorate
250g boiling water1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
60g soft brown sugar
60g unsalted butter, in small chunks 150g plain flour2 tsp baking powder2 large eggs1 tsp vanilla bean paste


Method

To make the caramel sauce, place the brown sugar, butter, cream, bourbon, vanilla bean paste and salt in the mixing bowl then cook 7 Min. / 80°C / Speed 3. Transfer to a warmed Thermi Servebowl and set aside while you make the puddings.
Place the dates, boiling water and bicarbonate of soda in the mixing bowl and allow to stand for 5 minutes. Add the sugar and butter then chop 10 Sec. / Speed 6. Scrape down sides of mixing bowl with spatula.
Add flour, baking powder, eggs and vanilla bean paste then mix 10 Sec. / Speed 4. Scrape down with spatula then mix again 5 Sec. / Speed 4.
Grease 8 silicone dariole moulds with butter and place 1 date in the bottom of each (optional). Pour the mixture leaving approximately 1cm from the top. Place the dariole moulds into the Varoma dish.
Place 500g water in the mixing bowl, place Varoma containing puddings into position. Steam 25 Min. / Varoma / Speed 2. Turn the individual puddings out onto serving plates and top with the sauce. Serve with cream or ice cream.