Spotted Dick – Traditional English Dessert
Recipe Summary
- A traditional English steamed pudding, Spotted Dick is a comforting dessert made with suet, self-raising flour, sugar, and a mix of dried fruits. It's typically steamed until light and fluffy, then served warm with a generous pour of creamy custard.
All Ingredients - Main Ingredients
- Self-raising flour 1 cup
- Fresh breadcrumbs 1 cup
- Prepared suet mix 90g (about 1/2 cup)
- Caster sugar (super fine white sugar) 1/3 cup
- Sultanas or raisins 1/3 cup
- Mixed dried citrus peel 1/3 cup
- Milk 2/3 cup
- Egg 1
- Butter for greasing
- Baking paper for lining
- String for securing
- Aluminum foil for covering
- Custard for serving (optional)
- Demerara or crystallized sugar for sprinkling (optional)
Tools You'll Need
- Saucepan
- Bowl
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups
- Parchment paper
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
No Self-rising flour?
- 1 cup all-purpose flour + 1 1/2 tsp baking powder + 1/4 tsp salt
No Bread crumbs?
- Crushed crackers or cornflakes
- Rolled oats, pulsed fine
No Milk?
- Unsweetened almond / soy / oat milk (1:1)
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk + 1/2 cup water (per 1 cup)
No Egg?
- 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water (rest 5 min) — Per egg, best in baking.
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce — Per egg, in sweet baked goods.
- 1/4 cup silken tofu, blended — Per egg.
No Butter?
- 3/4 the amount of olive oil (for cooking, not baking)
- Equal parts ghee — Slightly nuttier flavor.
- Equal parts coconut oil (in baking)
⚠ Contains Allergens
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Pudding Bowls
Grease four 200ml capacity pudding bowls with a little butter. Place a small, tiny circle of baking paper in the base of each bowl to prevent sticking.
Step 2: Combine Dry Ingredients
Sift 1 cup of self-raising flour into a large mixing bowl. Add 1 cup of fresh breadcrumbs, 90g (about half a cup) of prepared suet mix, 1/3 cup of caster sugar (super fine white sugar), 1/3 cup of sultanas or raisins, and 1/3 cup of mixed dried citrus peel.
Step 3: Prepare Wet Ingredients
In a separate measuring cup, combine 2/3 cup of milk and 1 egg. Lightly mix them together.
Step 4: Mix Batter
Add the egg and milk mixture to the dry ingredients in the large mixing bowl. Mix everything together until well combined and a thick batter forms.
Step 5: Fill Pudding Bowls
Divide the batter evenly between the four prepared pudding bowls.
Step 6: Cover Puddings
Take a piece of baking paper for each pudding and create a folded pleat on the top. This allows the pudding to expand during . Secure the baking paper over each bowl with a piece of string. Then, cover the entire thing with aluminum foil, ensuring a tight seal.
Step 7: Steam Puddings
Place the covered pudding bowls into a large, deep frypan or saucepan with a lid. Pour in enough water so that it goes up about halfway up the pudding bowls. Bring the water to a boil, then put on the lid, turn the temperature down to low, and allow the puddings to for .
Step 8: Cool and Serve
After of , remove the puddings from the saucepan. Allow them to stand for to cool slightly. Then, unwrap them and serve.
Step 9: Garnish (Optional)
Serve the Spotted Dick with a little bit of custard. For extra crunch, sprinkle some demerara or crystallized sugar over the top.
Pro Tips
• Ensure pudding bowls are well-greased and lined with baking paper to prevent sticking.
• The pleat in the baking paper allows the pudding to expand during steaming.
• Maintain a consistent water level in the saucepan during steaming to prevent it from boiling dry.
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