For the pudding:

• 1 cup ripe paw paw pulp (mashed and seedless)
• 1 cup pitted dates, chopped
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the toffee sauce:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Date Mixture:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Grease a baking dish or a muffin tin for individual puddings.
• In a bowl, combine the chopped dates, baking soda, and boiling water. Let it sit for 10 minutes to soften the dates.