Best Way to Reheat Sticky Toffee Pudding?

What it means

• Sticky toffee pudding is a moist date sponge, so the enemy of reheating is drying out, not undercooking.
• Adding a spoonful of toffee (butterscotch) sauce before reheating lets the sponge reabsorb moisture and re-soften.
• Microwaving is fastest for single servings; a covered low oven or steaming is gentler for a whole pudding.

Action steps

1. For a single portion, place it on a plate, spoon over some toffee sauce, and microwave 20-40 seconds until warmed through.
2. For a whole pudding, cover with foil and warm in a 300F/150C oven for 10-15 minutes.
3. Alternatively, steam individual puddings in a covered dish over simmering water for 5-10 minutes.
4. Warm extra toffee sauce separately and pour over just before serving.

Risks & deadlines

• Reheat leftovers only once and make sure they are steaming hot throughout before serving.
• Overheating in the microwave can make the sponge rubbery, so use short bursts and check often.