Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the pitted and chopped dates, dairy-free milk, and bicarbonate of baking soda. Bring this mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes until the dates soften and the mixture bubbles gently. Remove from heat and stir in the smooth Biscoff spread until it's fully incorporated, then set aside to cool slightly.

- Preheat your oven to 170°C (Gas Mark 3) while greasing a 2-liter pudding mold with vegan butter or oil. Make sure to coat it evenly to prevent the pudding from sticking during baking. Set aside.

- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled date mixture with the remaining pudding ingredients: flour, oil, brown or coconut sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Use a whisk or spatula to mix until the batter is smooth and well-combined, ensuring there are no lumps left in your batter.

- Pour the pudding mixture into the greased mold, using a spatula to spread it evenly. Cover the mold tightly with aluminum foil to maintain moisture, then place it in the preheated oven. Bake for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

- Once baked, carefully remove the pudding from the oven and let it cool in the mold for about 10 minutes. Gently invert the mold onto a wire rack and allow it to cool completely before serving.

- For the Biscoff custard, whisk together dairy-free milk, sugar, and cornflour in a saucepan over medium heat until smooth. Continue to heat while stirring constantly until thickened, then stir in a generous dollop of Biscoff spread for flavor. Keep it warm until ready to serve.

- In a separate saucepan, combine the dairy-free cream and sugar for the butterscotch sauce. Simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally until thickened, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

- To serve, carefully slice the cooled Vegan Sticky Toffee Biscoff Pudding and place a slice on each plate. Generously drizzle with warm butterscotch sauce and top with the Biscoff custard. Decorate with gold lustre powder or crushed Biscoff cookies.

Notes
Keep an eye on the date mixture while boiling to prevent overflow. Allow the pudding to cool for at least 10 minutes in the mold for easy removal. Adjust sweetness of butterscotch sauce and custard before serving.
