New Age Spotted Dick

Elevate a beloved British classic with our "New Age Spotted Dick," a modern twist on the timeless steamed pudding. This recipe swaps traditional suet for cold, diced butter, delivering a lighter, melt-in-your-mouth texture that's still rich and satisfying. Studded with vibrant dried cranberries, plump raisins, and fragrant orange zest, each bite bursts with fruity sweetness and a hint of citrus. A drizzle of golden syrup adds a luscious caramelized note, while the gentle steaming method ensures a moist, tender crumb. Perfect for cozy gatherings or a nostalgic dessert moment, this updated take pairs beautifully with a generous pour of creamy custard. Easy to make and irresistibly indulgent, our New Age Spotted Dick brings a contemporary charm to a cherished favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:110 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 200 grams all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 100 grams unsalted butter (cold, diced)
• 75 grams granulated sugar
• 75 grams dried cranberries
• 75 grams raisins
• 1 tablespoon orange zest (from 1 orange)
• 1 unit egg (large)
• 125 milliliters whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons golden syrup
• 0 as needed custard (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour and baking powder.

Step 2

Add the diced cold butter to the flour mixture. Using your fingertips, rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.

Step 3

Stir in the granulated sugar, dried cranberries, raisins, and orange zest.

Step 4

In a small bowl or jug, whisk together the egg, whole milk, and vanilla extract.

Step 5

Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Grease a 1-liter (2-pint) pudding basin with butter. Drizzle the golden syrup into the bottom of the basin.

Step 7

Spoon the dough into the prepared pudding basin, pressing it down gently to ensure there are no air pockets.

Step 8

Cut a large circle of parchment paper and a matching circle of foil, each about 5 cm (2 inches) larger than the rim of the pudding basin. Place the parchment paper on top of the foil and fold a pleat down the center. Cover the pudding basin with the paper and foil, pleat side up, and secure with kitchen string.

Step 9

Place the pudding basin in a large pot or steamer. Pour boiling water into the pot until it reaches halfway up the sides of the basin.

Step 10

Cover the pot with a lid and steam the pudding gently for 90 minutes, checking every 25-30 minutes to ensure the water level remains sufficient. Top up with boiling water as needed.

Step 11

Carefully remove the basin from the pot and let it rest for 5 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of the pudding, then invert it onto a serving plate.

Step 12

Serve warm with custard or your choice of accompaniment.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	863.3 grams (863.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2652

Total Fat 96.80g	124%
Saturated Fat 58.50g	293%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g
Cholesterol 473mg	158%
Sodium 1164mg	51%
Total Carbohydrate 415.80g	151%
Dietary Fiber 15.00g	54%
Total Sugars 235.60g
Protein 38.10g	76%

Vitamin D 202IU	1010%
Calcium 427mg	33%
Iron 12mg	66%
Potassium 1290mg	27%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.4%

Protein: 5.7%

Carbs: 61.9%