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Sticky Toffee Sauce poured over Sticky Toffee Pudding.
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Classic British Sticky Toffee Sauce

This classic British sauce is so easy to make and even easier to use – not just with Sticky Toffee Pudding. All you need is 4 easy ingredients and 15 minutes of time.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: sauce
Cuisine: British
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 235kcal
Author: Georgina Hartley

Ingredients

  • 200 g unsalted butter
  • 140 g dark brown sugar
  • 240 g double cream
  • 2 teaspoons black treacle
Metric - US Customary

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a small/medium saucepan over a low/medium heat.
  • Whisk in the brown sugar and continue whisking until the sugar has dissolved and the sauce is smooth. It should take about 3-5 minutes.
  • Pour in the double cream slowly and whisk in to combine.
  • Once hot (not boiling), stir in the black treacle until melted. Then remove from the heat and the sauce is ready to serve.

Notes

  • The sauce is best served warm (rather than piping hot).
  • You can chill the sauce in the refrigerator if you want to use it for layering or spreading.
  • You can substitute the black treacle for molasses.
  • This recipe makes about 600g which is easily enough for pouring over a family sized Sticky Toffee Pudding.
  • Store: Pour the sauce into an airtight container and store in the fridge where it will keep well for up to 1 week.
  • Dairy-Free: substitute the butter for your favourite plant-based alternative. And my favourite swap for double cream is Double Cre&m by Coconut Collab.
  • You can download a free PDF of my Gluten-Free Sticky Toffee Pudding recipe.
Ingredient measurements: Please note when you see ‘grams’ listed as opposed to ‘millilitres,’ or any other term of measurement, that is not incorrect. I weigh all of my ingredients, including liquids, for accuracy.
US customary measurements: These US measurements for the ingredients provided are based on a conversion calculator. This recipe was tested with metric measurements and I recommend using a digital scale to weigh ingredients for the most accurate results. READ MORE >>> Why you should always weigh vs measuring with cups 
Nutrition information: Please note that the nutrition information provided below is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It will vary based on the specific ingredients you use. Please seek a professional nutritionist’s advice for further clarification.
The nutrition serving is for 1 serving of sauce, assuming the sauce is portioned into 12 servings. 

Nutrition

Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 56mg | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 711IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 0.3mg