Macadamia and Quandong Sticky Date Pudding
A moist sticky date pudding enriched with crunchy macadamia nuts and topped with a sweet quandong caramel sauce. This australian-inspired desserts ready in about 60 minutes layers chopped pitted dates, boiling water, baking soda into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 200 g, chopped pitted dates
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 100 g, softened butter
- 150 g brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup, chopped macadamia nuts
- 1/2 cup quandong jam
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Place 200 g chopped pitted dates in a bowl and pour 1 cup boiling water over them. Stir in 1 tsp baking soda and let soak for 15 minutes until dates are softened.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, cream together 100 g softened butter and 150 g brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time.
- Step 3: Sift together 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon and fold gently into the butter mixture.
- Step 4: Add the date mixture (including liquid) to the batter along with 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts, mixing until just combined.
- Step 5: Pour the batter into a greased 8-inch square baking dish and bake for 35-40 minutes until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
- Step 6: Meanwhile, make the quandong caramel sauce by heating 1/2 cup quandong jam, 1/2 cup heavy cream, and 1 tsp vanilla extract in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Step 7: Serve warm sticky date pudding drizzled generously with the quandong caramel sauce.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Macadamia and Quandong Sticky Date Pudding take to make?
Total time is about 60 minutes (20 min prep + 40 min cook). Most home bakers find this fits a weekend afternoon; chill or store as the recipe directs before serving.
How do I store leftover Macadamia and Quandong Sticky Date Pudding?
Cool fully before storing. Most baked desserts keep at room temperature in an airtight container for 2–3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Cream- or custard-based desserts must go in the fridge within 2 hours; reheat gently or serve cold per the recipe.
Can I substitute ingredients in Macadamia and Quandong Sticky Date Pudding?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Macadamia and Quandong Sticky Date Pudding for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Macadamia and Quandong Sticky Date Pudding?
Australian desserts like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
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