![]() And to think… this recipe almost went into the reject pile. I like to think that I’m a pretty decent writer, but I can’t find words to describe how good this combination is. When paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, the hot pudding melts some of the ice cream, which flows into the sauce creating rivers of cool vanilla bounded by lakes of molten toffee. The sticky toffee sauce that sits at the bottom of the mug creates a layer of dense custard that tastes like butter caramel, and the remaining sauce flows down the side of the cake like a delectable toffee volcano. Despite its pock-marked appearance, the date sweetened pudding has a moist fluffy texture like a good sponge cake, and it tastes like caramel and vanilla. Yea, I know, it kinda looks like something a cow might leave behind in a pasture, but stop looking at the picture for a moment and focus on my words. So what do I do when the urge strikes for something sweet, gooey and rich? Well… I’d probably make this 5 Minute Sticky Toffee Pudding (or at least it’s what I’ll be making from this day forth) ![]() Food does not have to be beautiful to taste good. A carton of ice cream, a jar of homemade strawberry preserves and a spoon will suffice. But when I’m home alone in a threadbare t-shirt and pajama pants, and I start craving sugar, I’m not really looking for a deconstructed summer berry patch. A gorgeously plated dessert creates an anticipation that has the potential to elevate a simple sweet to a whole new level. ![]()
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