The Cozy, Stress-Free Way to Make Sticky Toffee Pudding

Nothing says Christmas quite like sticky toffee pudding. Whether you call it figgy pudding, sticky pudding, or Christmas pudding, it’s one of the holiday’s most perfect indulgences. This sticky toffee pudding slow cooker recipe comes with an added bonus. I can fix it and forget it, which is exactly what I want during the holidays.

You have enough to do getting ready for your holiday gathering, the last thing you need is to fuss over a dessert. When I’m planning holiday baking, I lean toward recipes I can make ahead or prep early, whether that’s this slow cooker dessert or something simple like my gingerbread muffins for easy mornings. For this recipe, you can make the Caramel Sauce the day before, and put your pudding in the slow cooker well before your guests arrive.

A casserole style slow cooker works best for this, but you can easily use a regular oval slow cooker as well.

You’ll need to have a clean cloth ready to place between the pudding and the lid. This helps keep the pudding from getting too wet.

You can keep your Slow Cooker Sticky Toffee Pudding on warm for up to two hours after it is done cooking. This is the kind of dessert that pairs perfectly with coffee, especially during the holidays. I usually serve it alongside one of my homemade Christmas coffee creamers so guests can help themselves.

Finally, this caramel sauce is addictive, so feel free to use it on all kinds of desserts. It keeps in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Why This Dessert Works So Well in a Slow Cooker

Sticky toffee pudding is meant to be soft, rich, and almost spoonable, which is exactly what a slow cooker does best. The gentle, even heat keeps the pudding moist without drying it out, and the covered environment creates the kind of steam you want in a dessert like this.

I especially love this method during the holidays when oven space is at a premium. While the turkey, roast, or sides take over the oven, dessert quietly takes care of itself. Once it’s done, you can leave the pudding on warm for up to two hours, making it ideal for guests who like to linger at the table before dessert.

Another bonus is flexibility. You can make the caramel sauce a day ahead, prep the batter earlier in the day, and assemble everything without feeling rushed. It’s the kind of dessert that looks impressive without demanding your full attention. Enjoy!

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Slow Cooker Sticky Toffee Pudding

Ingredients

Caramel Sauce

• 1 cup full fat coconut milk
• ¾ cup packed golden yellow brown sugar
• ¼ tsp kosher salt

Sticky Toffee Pudding

• ¾ cup water
• 1 cup finely chopped Medjool dates pits removed
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup vegan butter softened
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 flax “eggs”*
• ¾ cup almond milk (Silk works well)

Instructions

Caramel Sauce

1. In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar and salt. Turn heat to medium and continually stir over heat for one minute. Slowly add coconut milk and stir until combined. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Once a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes until thickened. Refrigerate for at least two hours to thicken further.

Sticky Toffee Pudding.

1. In a small saucepan, combine water and chopped dates and bring to boil. Once at boil, add ¼ tsp of the baking soda and stir well to combine. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. In a small bowl whisk 2 tbsps milled flaxseed and 6 tbsps water together to make flax “eggs” and set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and remaining ¾ tsp baking soda.
4. In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar, and vanilla with an electric mixer. Add half the flax “eggs”, once combined add remaining flax “eggs”, and beat until smooth. With mixer on low speed, add 1/3 of the dry ingredients, then 1/3 of the Silk Almond Beverage, alternating until mixed.
5. Stir in date mixture.
6. Spread the batter in a casserole slow cooker. Place a clean cloth over the pudding before putting lid on. This keeps the cake from too wet. Cook on low for 2.5 to 3 hours.
7. When done, keep warm for up to two hours.
8. Scoop and drizzle with caramel sauce before serving. Enjoy.

Something fun to add to the dessert table

If you’re already in holiday baking mode, my homemade marshmallows are surprisingly easy and make hot chocolate or coffee feel extra special.

FAQ: Slow Cooker Sticky Toffee Pudding

Updated December 2025