Spotted Dick
A timeless British steamed pudding, Spotted Dick is a rustic yet refined dessert where tender suet pastry studded with plump currants meets bright citrus zest. The dough comes together effortlessly, yielding a moist, cloud-like texture that steams to perfection, while the currants burst with sweetness against the subtle tang of lemon and orange. Wrapped in parchment and steamed until just set, it emerges as a golden, slightly domed cylinder—ideal for slicing and serving warm with a velvety custard. Its playful name belies its comforting simplicity, making it a nostalgic centerpiece for cozy gatherings or a quiet indulgence on a chilly evening.
Ingredients
- Self-raising Flour250g
- Saltpinch
- Suet125g
- Currants175g
- Caster Sugar80g
- LemonZest of 1
- OrangeZest of 1
- Milk150ml
- Custardto serve
Nutrition
Directions
- 1
Put the flour and salt in a bowl. Add the suet, currants, sugar, lemon and orange zest.
- 2
Pour in 150ml milk and mix to a firm but moist dough, adding the extra milk if necessary.
- 3
Shape into a fat roll about 20cm long. Place on a large rectangle of baking parchment. Wrap loosely to allow for the pudding to rise and tie the ends with string like a Christmas cracker.
- 4
Place a steamer over a large pan of boiling water, add the pudding to the steamer, cover and steam for 1 1/2 hours. Top up the pan with water from time to time.
- 5
Remove from the steamer and allow to cool slightly before unwrapping. Serve sliced with custard.
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