Jam Roly Poly with Proper Custard

A classic British steamed pudding featuring homemade strawberry jam and a rich, creamy vanilla bean custard.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1031.4 kcals 4125.6 kcals
Carbohydrates 114.1 grams 456.2 grams
Fat 60.7 grams 242.8 grams
Protein 13.1 grams 52.4 grams
Cook Time
105 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
275
g
Self-Raising Flour
plus extra for dusting
Dairy
4
piece
Egg Yolks
free-range
150
ml
150
ml
Fruits
350
g
Strawberries
hulled and quartered
0.5
piece
Lemon
zest and juice
1
piece
Lemon
zest only
NutsSeeds
1
piece
Vanilla Pod
seeds removed
OilsFats

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Cook strawberries in a hot frying pan for one minute.
  • Add sugar, lemon zest, and juice, then cook for 4 minutes until thickened.
  • Purée half the strawberry mixture in a blender and return to the pan.
  • Cook the mixture for 5 minutes until thick and leave to cool.
  • Mix flour, sugar, suet, and lemon zest in a bowl.
  • Gradually add water to form a soft dough and knead lightly.
  • Roll dough to an oblong 1cm thick and spread with jam, leaving a 2.5cm border.
  • Roll into a pinwheel, place in a loaf tin, and seal with foil.
  • Steam the tin in a large saucepan for one hour.
  • Transfer pudding to a baking tray and bake for 15-30 minutes until browned.
  • Whisk egg yolks and sugar until blended.
  • Boil milk, cream, and vanilla, then simmer for one minute.
  • Whisk the hot liquid into the egg mixture.
  • Heat slowly until thickened, then discard vanilla pod and serve.