Spotted Dick

Prep: 15 min Cook: 180 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: British

Spotted Dick is a traditional British steamed suet pudding studded with currants, offering a moist, sweet treat with rich flavors. Perfect for cozy gatherings, it pairs wonderfully with custard or a dusting of brown sugar, making it a comforting dessert for all ages who enjoy classic, hearty puddings.

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Ingredients

  • 8 oz. flour
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 4 oz. margarine
  • 3 oz. sugar
  • 4 oz. currants
  • milk

Instructions

  1. Mix the flour, salt, and baking powder in a bowl.
  2. Add the margarine, sugar, and currants to the mixture.
  3. Mix with sufficient milk to form a soft dough.
  4. Place the dough in a greased basin, filling it two-thirds full.
  5. Cover with wax paper and foil.
  6. Steam in a covered saucepan for 2 to 3 hours.
  7. Serve with custard sauce or sprinkled with brown sugar.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

426 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.1g 10% DV
Total Fat 23.3g 30% DV
Carbs 53.9g 20% DV
Fiber 1.9g 7% DV
Sugar 11.6g 23% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12586mg 100% DV
Potassium 244mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 1.5mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 50mcg 6% DV
Vitamin C 58.2mg 65% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1601.8mg 100% DV
Iron 6.1mg 34% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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