Spotted Dick
Spotted Dick is a traditional British dessert with a memorable texture, a sense of occasion and the sweet finish that makes the cuisine feel complete.
About this dish
British cuisineIngredients
- 200g self-raising flour
- 100g suet
- 75g sugar
- 100g raisins or currants
- Milk
- Custard to serve
Description
Spotted Dick is more than a dessert: it is a route into British home cooking, pub food, bakery traditions and the old rhythm of roasts, puddings and pies. The dish is built around root vegetables, beef, dairy, flour, dried fruit, suet, ale and orchard fruit, giving it a flavour that feels both practical and deeply connected to its origin. It works especially well for Sunday lunch, cosy nights and nostalgic comfort food, and it gives readers a clear way to understand how ingredients, technique and food history meet on the plate. Spotted dick is a hearty steamed dessert packed with raisins or currants, a true British classic.
Instructions
- Mix flour, suet, sugar, and fruit.
- Add enough milk to form dough, shape into a log.
- Wrap in foil and steam for 1.5 hours. Serve with custard.