Boozy Golden Syrup Custard Dumplings
Boozy Golden Syrup Custard Dumplings are soft, fluffy dumplings simmered in a luscious golden syrup sauce with a hint of spice and richness. This comforting dessert combines custard-infused dough with a warm, boozy syrup for the ultimate winter indulgence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Simmered
- Cuisine: Australian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
225 g (1 1/2 cups) self-raising flour
35 g (1/4 cup) custard powder
50 g butter, chilled and chopped
70 g (1/3 cup) caster sugar
185 ml (3/4 cup) milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
Crème fraîche, to serve
Boozy golden syrup sauce:
200 g (1 cup, firmly packed) brown sugar
80 ml (1/3 cup) spiced syrup or spiced extract
60 ml (1/4 cup) golden syrup
50 g butter
500 ml (2 cups) water
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine brown sugar, spiced syrup, golden syrup, butter, and water. Stir over low heat until the sugar dissolves and butter melts.
- Increase heat slightly and bring to a gentle simmer; the sauce should be smooth and glossy.
- In a mixing bowl, combine self-raising flour and custard powder. Rub in chilled butter with fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
- Stir in caster sugar, then make a well in the center. Add milk and vanilla extract, mixing until a soft, sticky dough forms.
- Once the sauce is simmering, drop heaped spoonfuls of dough (about 8 dumplings) into the sauce.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center of a dumpling comes out clean.
- Remove dumplings and divide among serving bowls. Spoon the rich sauce over the top.
- Serve with a dollop of crème fraîche for a perfectly balanced finish.
Notes
Use caramel, maple, or chai-spiced syrup for a different flavor twist.
Top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream instead of crème fraîche for extra indulgence.
Add a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg for warmth.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days; reheat gently with a splash of milk or water.
Do not overmix the dough—light handling keeps dumplings soft and fluffy.
To thicken the sauce, simmer uncovered for a few minutes after removing dumplings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 200 g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 52 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 74 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
