Spotted Dick

Traditional Spotted Dick is a steamed British suet pudding containing dried fruit such as currants or raisins. It is not normally a sponge tart with frangipane cream, despite the confusing description sometimes used for it.

The spots refer to the dried fruit visible throughout the pudding. The word dick is often explained as an old dialect term for pudding or cake, although the exact name history is debated.

It is usually served hot with custard poured over or alongside it. The warm steamed pudding and cold or warm custard are the classic British combination.

Yes, but traditional suet must be replaced with vegetarian or vegan suet or another plant-based fat. The dried fruit and custard also need to be checked, since ordinary custard may contain dairy or eggs.