Spotted dick with custard
A light steamed suet sponge full of plump sultanas, served with thick vanilla custard.
- Time2 hr 20
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.57 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the flour, suet, sugar, sultanas and lemon zest. Stir in 150 ml milk to a soft dough.
- 2
Shape into a thick roll on baking paper. Wrap in paper then foil, leaving room to puff, and twist the ends.
- 3
Steam above boiling water for 1 hour 30 minutes, topping up the water.
90 min - 4
For the custard, heat 500 ml milk until steaming. Whisk the yolks, sugar and vanilla, then pour over the milk, whisking.
- 5
Return to a low heat and stir for 8 minutes until it coats a spoon. Do not boil.
8 min - 6
Unwrap the pudding, slice thickly and serve with the hot custard.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.