British · dessert

Spotted Dick

Spotted Dick reads sweetness 6.2, citrus 6.1 and fruity 5.2 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a British dessert, about 2 hr. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.

The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10

The measured notes (of 18)

Sweetness 6.2 · Citrus 6.1 · Fruity 5.2 · Salinity 3.8 · Sourness 2.9 · Floral 2.4 · Umami 1.4 · Herbaceous 1.3 · Richness 1.1 · Marine & Briny 0.9 · Bitterness 0.7

What's in it (7)

Time & effort: about 2 hr (20 min active) · effort: medium

Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 215.6 kcal, 10.9 g protein, 0.7 g fat, 41.8 g carbs

Dietary: Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.

How it's cooked (3 steps)

  1. Mix flour, suet, sugar, currants, lemon zest, and salt, then stir in enough milk to form a soft, slightly sticky dough.
  2. Shape into a roll, wrap in buttered baking parchment and foil, and steam for 1.5-2 hours until risen and firm.
  3. Unwrap and serve sliced with warm vanilla custard.

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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.