Spotted Dick
Spotted Dick is a traditional British steamed pudding made from a suet dough studded with dried fruit, most commonly currants or raisins, which create the 'spots' in the name. It is typically served hot with custard or a sweet sauce. The dish originates from 19th-century England and remains a classic in British cuisine.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is high in carbohydrates and fat due to the suet pastry and dried fruit, providing a dense source of energy. A typical serving offers a good amount of iron and potassium from the fruit, with a calorie range of approximately 350-450 kcal.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 400 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 55 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 25 g |
| Sodium | 200 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Potassium | 280 mg |
| Calcium | 60 mg |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Phosphorus | 80 mg |
| Zinc | 0.8 mg |
| Copper | 0.2 mg |
Per 1 slice (approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The name 'Spotted Dick' is a playful Victorian-era term, where 'dick' is thought to derive from 'dough' or 'dough-pudding'. Nutritionally, the suet (animal fat) provides a very high-calorie, energy-dense base, making it a traditional winter warmer.
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