Spotted Dick

Vegetarian
Popular
Health score
7%
Spotted Dick
300 min.
6
265kcal

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Spotted Dick is a classic British dessert that's as delightful to make as it is to eat! This traditional steamed pudding is a nostalgic nod to a bygone era, favored for its rich flavors and comforting texture. Imagine a soft, fluffy pudding dotted with juicy currants and zesty bursts of lemon, all enveloped in a slightly sweet suet pastry. It’s not just a dessert; it’s a warm embrace that transports you to a quaint English tea room.

Perfect for gatherings, this recipe serves six and is not only vegetarian-friendly but also a fantastic way to impress your friends and family with your culinary skills. Its preparation takes a bit of time, about 5 hours total, but the slow steaming process enhances the flavors beautifully, making each mouthful a celebration of simplicity and taste.

Enjoy this delightful pudding served hot with a generous helping of creamy custard sauce to pour over. The contrast of warm pudding and cool custard creates a heavenly experience that is simply irresistible. Whether it's for a special occasion or a cozy family dinner, Spotted Dick is sure to become a beloved recipe in your culinary repertoire. So gather your ingredients and prepare to indulge in a timeless treat that brings a touch of British charm to your table!

Ingredients

  • servings custard sauce 
  • 0.5 cup golden raisins mixed dried assorted
  • 0.5 teaspoon lemon zest fresh finely grated
  • servings pastry crust 

Equipment

  • knife
  • pot
  • aluminum foil
  • cookie cutter
  • wax paper

Directions

  1. Fill a large heavy pot (at least 8 inches across by 6 inches deep, with a tight-fitting lid) with 1 1/2 inches water. Make a platform for pudding by setting metal cookie cutters or egg-poaching rings in bottom of pot. Knead fruit and zest into dough and form dough into a ball. Put into well-buttered pudding mold and flatten top. Top dough with a round of buttered wax paper, buttered side down, and cover top of mold with heavy-duty foil, crimping tightly around edge.
  2. Bring water in pot to a boil and set mold on platform. Steam pudding, covered, over simmering water 1 1/2 to 2 hours (add more boiling water to pot if necessary), or until golden and puffed.
  3. Transfer pudding in mold to a rack and let stand 5 minutes. Discard foil and wax paper and run a thin knife around edge of pudding. Invert a plate over mold, then invert pudding onto plate.
  4. Serve immediately with custard sauce.
  5. Coarsely chop any large pieces of dried fruit.

Nutrition Facts

Calories265kcal
Protein10.99%
Fat22.88%
Carbs66.13%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.88
Glycemic Load
17.91
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
8.9230434790902%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.33mg
Quercetin
0.29mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:265.4kcal
13.27%
Fat:6.84g
10.52%
Saturated Fat:3.16g
19.77%
Carbohydrates:44.45g
14.82%
Net Carbohydrates:43.58g
15.85%
Sugar:13.99g
15.54%
Cholesterol:71.91mg
23.97%
Sodium:211.67mg
9.2%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.39g
14.77%
Vitamin B2:0.4mg
23.42%
Phosphorus:211.47mg
21.15%
Calcium:204.71mg
20.47%
Selenium:12.97µg
18.53%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.66%
Vitamin B12:0.73µg
12.22%
Potassium:396.34mg
11.32%
Vitamin D:1.69µg
11.28%
Vitamin B5:1.06mg
10.6%
Folate:29.79µg
7.45%
Magnesium:29.66mg
7.42%
Iron:1.31mg
7.26%
Manganese:0.14mg
6.88%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
6.76%
Zinc:0.85mg
5.68%
Vitamin B3:1.1mg
5.49%
Copper:0.11mg
5.28%
Vitamin A:256.7IU
5.13%
Fiber:0.86g
3.45%
Vitamin K:1.18µg
1.12%
Source:Epicurious