Spotted Dick with Custard and a Blackberry Sauce

A classic steamed suet pudding packed with rum-soaked fruit, served with rich homemade custard and a vibrant blackberry sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 891.4 kcals 5348.6 kcals
Carbohydrates 90.5 grams 542.8 grams
Fat 47.7 grams 286.2 grams
Protein 13.1 grams 78.4 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
75
g
Caster Sugar
for the pudding
75
g
Caster Sugar
for the custard
75
g
Caster Sugar
for the sauce
Dairy
25
g
Butter
unsalted, melted, for greasing
200
ml
Milk
full-fat, for the pudding
200
ml
200
ml
Milk
full-fat, for the custard
6
piece
Egg Yolks
free-range
Fruits
60
g
60
g
1
piece
Lemon
zest only
GrainsCereals
Liquids
NutsSeeds
1
piece
Vanilla Pod
seeds removed
OilsFats
150
g
Suet
shredded dried

Steps

  • Grease six 6cm pudding moulds with melted butter.
  • Boil sultanas and currants in rum and let stand for 30 minutes.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, suet, sugar, and lemon zest in a bowl.
  • Stir in the soaked fruit and milk to form a soft dough.
  • Fill moulds three-quarters full and secure with pleated foil and string.
  • Steam moulds in a saucepan with boiling water for 1 hour.
  • Gently warm cream, milk, and vanilla seeds in a saucepan.
  • Whisk egg yolks and sugar, then incorporate warm milk and thicken over heat.
  • Heat crème de cassis, sugar, and blackberries for 5 minutes and strain.
  • Serve puddings with custard and a drizzle of blackberry sauce.