Teresa's Recipes
Spotted Dick
Spotted Dick is a quintessential British dessert that harks back to Victorian times. This hearty, sweet pudding is loaded with currants and enriched with suet, giving it a delightful, moist texture. The dessert is famed for its unusual name and is traditionally served warm, smothered in a velvety, creamy custard. Indulge in a slice of British culinary history with this delightful treat.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons, for greasing Butter
- Zest of 1 lemon Lemon zest
- 1 large Egg
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1 cup Currants
- 1/2 cup Caster sugar
- 2 cups Self-raising flour
- 1/2 cup Suet
- To serve Custard
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 8
- Dish Type: Dessert
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1.5 hours
- Calories: 300
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 45g
- Protein: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Sugar: 25g
Instructions
- Start by greasing a 1.2 litre pudding basin with butter. This ensures that the pudding can be easily removed once it's cooked.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the suet, self-raising flour, caster sugar, currants, and lemon zest. Stir these ingredients until they are well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the milk and egg. Once whisked, add this mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir until the mixture is well combined and forms a thick batter.
- Transfer the pudding batter into the greased pudding basin, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Cover the basin with a layer of greaseproof paper, then add a layer of foil over the paper. Both layers should be pleated in the middle to allow for expansion during cooking.
- Secure the paper and foil layers with a length of string tied around the rim of the basin.
- Place the prepared pudding basin in a large saucepan. Fill the saucepan with boiling water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the basin.
- Cover the saucepan with a lid and let the pudding simmer for about 1.5 hours. Be sure to check the water level occasionally and top up as necessary.
- Once the pudding is cooked, carefully remove the basin from the saucepan. Let it cool for a few minutes before turning it out onto a serving plate.
- Serve the Spotted Dick warm, generously topped with custard.
Tips
- For a flavorful twist, try soaking the currants in a little brandy or rum before adding them to the mixture. If you prefer a vegetarian version, you can substitute the suet with a vegetarian alternative.