Spotted Dick Traditional British Steamed Fruit Sponge Pudding Recipe

Relive your childhood with this nostalgic recipe for Spotted Dick, a classic British steamed pudding! This updated version of the schoolboy favorite features a deliciously moist sponge pudding packed with juicy currants. Forget the beef suet of yesteryear – we've modernized this recipe using vegetarian suet or butter for a comforting treat that's both delicious and easy to make. The simple steaming method lets you multitask while it cooks, leaving you time to prepare the perfect custard accompaniment. Get ready for a flavour explosion that will transport you back to simpler times! Perfect for a cozy afternoon tea or family dinner.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 95 mins
Calories 346.1 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 3.4 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Spotted Dick Traditional British Steamed Fruit Sponge Pudding

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How to Make Spotted Dick Traditional British Steamed Fruit Sponge Pudding

  1. Grease a 600ml pudding basin with butter.
  2. Preheat your steamer.
  3. In a large bowl, sift together 200g self-raising flour, 1 tsp baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
  4. Add 50g vegetarian suet (or 50g unsalted butter, softened) and 75g caster sugar to the dry ingredients. Mix well.
  5. Stir in 100g currants (or mixed dried fruit).
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 large egg and 150ml milk.
  7. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared pudding basin.
  9. Cover the basin tightly with pleated greaseproof paper, then with foil.
  10. Place the basin in your steamer, ensuring the water level is below the top of the basin.
  11. Steam for 90-95 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  12. Carefully remove the pudding from the steamer and let it stand for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
  13. Serve hot with custard or your favorite syrup. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

84g

Fat

19g

Carbs

16g

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