If I had to choose just one dessert to eat for the rest of my life (a scary thought I know!) then hands down it would have to be this Thermomix Sticky Date Pudding!

I grew up eating this pudding and this Thermomix version is based on the recipe my Nan used to make when we were kids.  While you can also make this Sticky Date Pudding in individual containers, I think there is something special about putting this pudding down in the centre of the table and letting everyone help themselves to a nice big piece – although if you are like my sister and I, you may just end up fighting over who has the biggest slice!

This is such a classic recipe and is the perfect way to finish off a special meal, although I won’t judge if you decide to have this pudding as a main meal! Although I think this Thermomix Sticky Date Pudding is amazing all on it’s own, it does taste pretty spectacular when served with a scoop of ice-cream.
Thermomix Sticky Date Pudding

This classic Thermomix Sticky Date Pudding will quickly become your families new favourite dessert.

220 grams pitted dates
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 tsp bicarbonate of soda
200 grams boiling water
100 grams caster sugar
50 grams brown sugar (for the pudding)
90 grams butter (softened)
2 eggs
180 grams self raising flour
1 tsp cinnamon
150 grams brown sugar (for the caramel sauce)
120 ml thickened cream (for the caramel sauce)
140 grams butter (for the caramel sauce)
1 tsp vanilla extract (for the carame...