Gluten free sticky date puddings

Sticky date puddings

• 100 g unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
• 370 g raw almonds
• 270 g pitted dates
• 80 g water
• 1 ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
• 140 g honey
• 3 eggs
• 70 g Greek yoghurt

Caramel sauce

• 250 g pouring (whipping) cream
• 140 g brown sugar
• 100 g unsalted butter, cut into cubes
• 1 tsp natural vanilla extract
• 12 pecan nuts, for decorating (optional)
• ice cream, for serving (optional)