
Sticky Toffee Bread Pudding
Sticky Toffee Bread Pudding is one of those comforting desserts that wraps you in a warm embrace after a long day. This beloved British classic combines the sweetness of soft, spongy Kings Hawaiian Sweet Round Bread with rich dates and a decadent toffee sauce that will have your taste buds dancing. It’s perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to cozy evenings at home, easily impressing guests while remaining simple to prepare. The rich flavors and delightful textures make it a crowd-pleaser, ensuring that everyone will come back for seconds.
Imagine serving this delightful dessert straight from the oven, the aroma filling your kitchen, and drizzling warm toffee sauce over each generous slice. It’s a dish that brings the essence of home baking into your heart and will quickly become a cherished recipe in your collection.
This is what the finished dish looks like when perfectly baked.
Ingredients
- Kings Hawaiian Sweet Round Bread
- Dates
- Eggs
- Milk
- Heavy cream
- Vanilla extract
- Sugar
- Butter
- Brown sugar
- Salt
The ingredients come together to create a luscious and enjoyable dessert.
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Tear the Kings Hawaiian Sweet Round Bread into small pieces and place them in a large bowl.
- In a saucepan, combine the dates with some water and cook until softened, then mash them to form a smooth paste.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and sugar; then mix in the date paste until well combined.
- Pour the custard mixture over the torn bread, gently folding it in, and let it soak for about 30 minutes to absorb all the flavors.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 40-50 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- For the toffee sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then add brown sugar, heavy cream, and salt; cook while stirring until the mixture thickens to a sauce-like consistency.
- Drizzle the warm toffee sauce over the baked bread pudding before serving for an extra indulgent touch.
Tips & Variations
- Ingredient substitutions: If you don’t have dates, you can use dried figs or prunes for a similar sweetness. For a dairy-free version, substitute almond milk and coconut cream.
- Optional variations: Add chopped nuts for texture, or incorporate chocolate chips for a sweet twist. Spice it up with cinnamon or nutmeg for added warmth.
- Storage or reheating tips: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat in the oven or microwave, and drizzle with fresh toffee sauce before serving.
Recipe Information
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 50 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Difficulty level: Easy


Sticky Toffee Bread Pudding
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 loaf Kings Hawaiian Sweet Round Bread Torn into small pieces
- 1 cup Dates Cooked and mashed into a paste
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 4 tablespoons Butter For the toffee sauce
- 1 cup Brown sugar For the toffee sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt For the toffee sauce
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Tear the Kings Hawaiian Sweet Round Bread into small pieces and place them in a large bowl.
- In a saucepan, combine the dates with some water and cook until softened, then mash them to form a smooth paste.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and sugar; then mix in the date paste until well combined.
- Pour the custard mixture over the torn bread, gently folding it in, and let it soak for about 30 minutes to absorb all the flavors.
Baking
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 40-50 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
Toffee Sauce
- For the toffee sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then add brown sugar, heavy cream, and salt; cook while stirring until the mixture thickens to a sauce-like consistency.
- Drizzle the warm toffee sauce over the baked bread pudding before serving.
