Description
Embark on a delightful culinary adventure with this classic Spotted Dick recipe, a quintessential British dessert that evokes warmth and nostalgia. This traditional steamed pudding features the comforting combination of suet and currants, resulting in a rich and satisfying treat perfect for any occasion. Whether served warm with luscious English custard or enjoyed cool, Spotted Dick is an easy-to-make dish that yields 8 generous slices, making it ideal for family gatherings or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 5 ounces Beef Suet (or 10 tablespoons chilled butter, diced)
- 2/3 cup Caster or Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Dried Currants
- 3/4 cup Milk
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- Zest of one large Lemon
Instructions
- Prepare a large stockpot by placing metal cookie cutters or folded tin foil at the bottom to prevent direct contact with the pudding mold. Boil water and grease your pudding mold generously.
- In a food processor, blend flour, baking powder, salt, and suet/butter until it resembles coarse sand. Transfer to a mixing bowl.
- Add milk, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and currants to dry ingredients; stir until combined. Pour the batter into the greased mold and secure the lid tightly.
- Lower the pudding mold into boiling water, ensuring water reaches halfway up its sides. Reduce heat to simmer and cook undisturbed for about 90 minutes.
- Once cooked, remove from water and let sit for 15 minutes before inverting onto a plate. Slice and serve warm with English custard sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 182mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 32mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating spices like nutmeg or swapping out currants for other dried fruits. Monitor water levels during cooking to ensure even steaming.