Cannabis Sticky Date Pudding
Cannabis Sticky Date Pudding. Approximately ~14mg THC per serve at full strength. 75 min total, 8 serves yield.
Sticky date pudding is Australia’s ultimate comfort dessert – that gloriously moist cake drenched in butterscotch sauce that appears on every pub menu from Cairns to Hobart. This cannabis-infused version transforms the classic into a medicated indulgence, using cannabutter in both the pudding and the iconic toffee sauce for maximum effect.
Each generous serving contains approximately 14mg THC when made with standard cannabutter, making this perfect for evening enjoyment. The rich dates and warm spices help mask any cannabis flavour, while the extended cooking time ensures even distribution throughout the pudding, or calculate your exact dose with our free Edibles Dosage Calculator.
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Ingredients
Cannabis Sticky Date Pudding
This recipe uses the cannabis-infused ingredient below. Tap for our step-by-step preparation guide.
🍯 Date Mixture
- 200g pitted dates (Medjool preferred), roughly chopped
- 250ml boiling water
- 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
🥄 Dry Ingredients
- 175g self-raising flour
- 100g caster sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- Pinch sea salt
🥚 Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 125ml full-cream milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
🍮 Butterscotch Sauce
- 30g cannabutter
- 200ml thickened cream
- 150g brown sugar
- 2 tbsp golden syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch sea salt
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Method
Prepare your oven to 180°C and generously grease a 20cm springform cake pan or similar deep baking dish. Line the base with parchment paper for easy removal.
Soak the chopped dates in boiling water with bicarbonate of soda for 10 minutes until softened. The bicarb helps break down the dates and creates the characteristic sticky texture.
Combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Herb Guard UV Glass Stash Jar (500ml) make this process much easier with multiple bowls for organisation.
Whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, and melted cannabutter in a separate bowl until well combined. The mixture should be smooth and slightly warm.
Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined, then gently fold in the date mixture (including any liquid). Don’t overmix – lumpy is fine.
Pour into your prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached. Don’t overbake or it will dry out.
Make the butterscotch sauce while the pudding bakes. Melt cannabutter in a heavy-based saucepan over medium heat, then add cream, brown sugar, golden syrup, and salt.
Simmer the sauce for 8-10 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened and glossy. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Candy Thermometer helps achieve the perfect consistency.
Serve the warm pudding drizzled generously with butterscotch sauce. Poke holes in the pudding with a skewer and pour some sauce over to let it soak in for ultimate stickiness.
Expert Tips
Date Selection
Use fresh, plump Medjool dates for the best texture and sweetness. Avoid dried-out dates as they won’t soften properly even with soaking.
Half-Strength Option
Replace half the cannabutter with regular butter (10g each) to create 7mg servings perfect for cannabis newcomers or daytime enjoyment.
Sauce Consistency
Cook the butterscotch sauce until it reaches 106°C on a candy thermometer for the perfect pourable but clingy consistency.
Serving Temperature
Serve immediately while both pudding and sauce are warm for the ultimate comfort food experience – the contrast in temperatures is magical.
Storage Hack
Store leftover pudding covered in the fridge, then reheat individual portions in the microwave with a splash of the sauce.
Label Everything
Always label stored portions with “Cannabis Sticky Date Pudding – 14mg THC per serve – Made [DATE]” to prevent accidental consumption.
Storage Guide
| Method | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Room temperature | 2 days | Covered, loses moisture quickly |
| Refrigerated | 5 days | Best option, reheat before serving |
| Frozen | 3 months | Wrap individual portions |
Important Safety Information
- Calculate your dose before cooking — use our free Edibles Dosage Calculator.
- Start low, go slow. If this is your first time with edibles, eat half a serving (~7mg) and wait at least 90 minutes before having more.
- Onset time: 30-120 minutes. Do not eat additional servings within this window.
- Duration: Effects can last 4-8 hours.
- Do not drive or operate machinery after consuming cannabis edibles.
- Store securely — label all containers with contents, date, and dosage. Keep away from children, pets, and unsuspecting housemates.
- Legal context: Cannabis remains illegal for recreational use in most Australian states. Medicinal cannabis is available through TGA-approved prescriptions. Know your state’s laws.
- Emergency: Australian Poisons Information Centre — 13 11 26 (24 hours)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! Replace half the cannabutter with regular butter (25g each for pudding, 15g each for sauce) to create milder 7mg servings. This is perfect for beginners or when you want to enjoy multiple servings throughout an evening.
Cannabis edibles typically take 30-120 minutes to take effect, with peak effects around 2-4 hours. The rich, fatty butterscotch sauce may slightly speed absorption, but always wait the full 90 minutes before considering a second serving.
Yes, decarboxylation is essential before making cannabutter. Raw cannabis contains THCA, which must be converted to psychoactive THC through heat. This should be done before infusing into butter, not during the pudding baking process.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. The pudding actually improves overnight as flavours develop. Reheat individual portions in the microwave with a splash of sauce. Freeze wrapped portions for up to 3 months.
Stay calm and find a comfortable, safe space. Hydrate with water, try CBD if available (it may counteract THC), and consider light snacks. Effects will pass in 4-8 hours. Contact Australian Poisons Information Centre (13 11 26) or emergency services if needed.
Yes, use 45ml cannabis coconut oil to replace the 50g cannabutter (25ml for pudding, 20ml for sauce). Coconut oil has a slightly different flavour profile but works beautifully in both the pudding and butterscotch sauce.
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