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What Should You Serve With Sticky Toffee Pudding?

Sticky toffee pudding is traditionally served warm with plenty of hot toffee (butterscotch) sauce plus a cool contrast such as vanilla ice cream, pouring cream, clotted cream, or custard to balance its rich, intense sweetness.

By Kelsy Maruyama, Founder & Toffee Maker, Kelsy's Kandy
Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
Published by Kelsy's Kandy · Licensed under Citation License 1.0

What it means

  • The classic British serving is warm pudding drowned in toffee sauce with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a jug of cream.
  • Custard (creme anglaise) is another traditional accompaniment, especially in colder months.
  • A cold, lightly sweet or slightly tart element cuts the pudding's richness so it does not feel cloying.

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Last verified: 2026-07-20