Spotted Dick! Traditional easy recipe :)

[@williammckee6165]

that looks good to try, and for all you veggies out there you can get veggie suet

[@laxkotecha4657]

I love all your receipe’s ... n mostly love your voice ... it’s so soothing ... 😍🥰❤️

[@jeffreyhodge5564]

Ps don’t you just love the old fashioned packet and artwork on the Atora packet.

[@jeanniecarpenter6313]

Thank you for showing this. My mum would make a huge one that she placed in a clean tea cloth and tied with string. (Like a giant sausage). We couldn't wait for her to dish it up. Slathered in syrup and lovely home made custard. The food of the gods.

[@alicewestbury4817]

That sounds fantastic my mam did the same for us but shaped into a ball, you just cannot beat the old traditional foods.😋😋

[@sheilathomas8528]

Ah lovely Cheryl, back to my school days, it gets a gold star from me. Thanks for sharing.

[@allegra1236]

Thanks Cheryl!! I’m in Oklahoma and have never had a steamed pudding. I can’t wait to try this! I have seen suet in my store as well as lard, so I’ll give it a go! I think my family will be surprised! I love to give the wee ones tastes from other countries. It looks fab with the custard and was so happy when your note popped up-recipe on its way! I’ve never made that either. Ashamed to say as an older lady, I’m just now venturing into new and different recipes. I’ve always stuck to the tried and true (mom was from Hungary and other family from the old Yugoslavia , so my repertoire is from that region of the world). Appreciate you sharing. As always, your photos are stunning.

[@ltp9019]

@Allegra, I didn't really start cooking until I was into my 40s, so don't feel too bad about being 'late to the party.' It's easier to make what we grew up with because it's "known quantities" (you know what you're putting in, and what you'll be getting out) but Cheryl makes almost all of her recipes *so approachable* that I've really enjoyed adding them to my revolving menu. Now if I could just get my family on-board for some Cullen skink LOL!

[@allegra1236]

Thanks LTP! Appreciate the vote of confidence! You’re sweet to respond. I agree, getting the family on board with new foods is challenging! Best of luck with you trying!

[@montyzumazoom1337]

I had a favourite Auntie who I used to spend holidays with years ago. She was my Dad's favourite sister and our families were very close. My aunt Lil (Lillian), only had one daughter and never a son. She liked boys and so used to spoil me rotten. When I used to go stay with her on the farm in Kent, I would plead poverty saying that my Mum didn't make very good pies and puddings.. Every time I visited she would either make a steak and kidney pudding (made in a cloth and not in a basin), or a bacon pudding (bacon roll polly). Often for desert she would make a steamed sponge pudding to follow, usually a chocolate one. Whether I just popped up for a day or for a week or two's holiday, the puddings were always available -usually on request. Obviously you wouldn't want one every day, but they were bloody lovely. You can't beat a steamed pudding, savoury or sweet.

[@jdee4956]

Steamed pudding is lovely. The basic mix can be flavoured with vanilla, coconut, orange, lemon, spices, cocoa etc. We used to put jam in the bottom of the pudding bowl at school. Good with custard, cream or ice cream.

[@geoffpriestley7001]

They are beautiful with custard or cream . I bat for both sides so any steamed pudding will do

[@patticallihan8515]

So good. Brings back my school dinner meals in the 60’s to early 70’s.

[@michaeltres]

Steamed puddings are rare in the states, but where I'm from in rural Virginia, many people used to steam a plum pudding at Christmas. My aunt's trick was to put a folded dish cloth in the bottom of the pan and set the pudding bowl on top of that. It worked incredibly well. That was a very long time ago, and I remember it fondly.

[@janeayers6628]

My mother used to make this in the UK, I’ve often wondered how she got that texture, but after seeing your video I’m going to give this a try. I’ve lived in the USA for the past 50+ years so it’s time to get steaming! Thank you for your great recipes

[@BoggWeasel]

My favourite school lunch pud with lashings of hot custard...those were the days. School lunch was 9d, (7 1/2 p in modern money , yes modern money had a 1/2p coin ) that's how far back it was.. Thanks for the memories and recipe 😁 👍👍👍👍👍

[@d.d.mac.3773]

I saw this on the menu when I was in England, couldn't resist and was so glad I had it. Yours looks even nicer than the one I had.

[@judiththomas9995]

Made your recipe today 01 May 2023 here in South Africa. With a twist combined raisins with cranberries and pieces of dried apricots. Having never made spotted duck before I really didn't know what to expect. What a great recipe - so easy and enjoyed by all here at my table. Thank you.

[@zhp500]

Mostly unknown here in the states. I use to give them out at Christmas just for the reaction.

[@icequ1211]

Oh my! I made your recipe for this today and it is everything you said it would be: easy, deliciously light and soft and wonderfully comforting. Many thanks for sharing your talents and recipes!

[@icequ1211]

Love how easy you make it! This recipe looks like the little black dress of winter comfort treats. Adaptable and customizable with family preferences for orange or lemon zest, currants or raisins, even dried cranberries. Thank you so much for this post!

[@glendacharles7012]

I loved this as a child but when my family moved back to the Caribbean I learnt to make it and add cinnamon powder and nutmeg along with a lovely West Indian mixed essence. It is really delicious.

[@giovannitala4452]

Thx, for a foreign chef your traditional British recipes are a big help.

[@markcumbriauk]

This is 1 of My fav Deserts, with steaming hot custard. Mmmmmmm

[@maryandrews4097]

For vegetarians, Atora also make a veggie suet. Years ago Mapletons made Suenut, which came in a block from which the vegetarian substitute could be grated. This was excellent and, I think, superior to anything available today. The identical pudding was also steamed or boiled in a pudding cloth and sometimes called figgy duff. The present cold weather makes these old fashioned puddings more than welcome.

[@cliffhorman6846]

Wonderful old family favourite growing up In Essex England. In Australia and found your recipe. Thank you.

[@donnagray9579]

If you freeze your butter or lard and then grate it, you'll get the fluffy texture you would get from suet.

[@alejandrayalanbowman367]

Hi Cheryl from Spain. Suet has a higher melting point than lard or butter and really is essential if you're making a steamed pudding. Failure to grease the bowl means that some of the pudding stuck to the bowl, it should have turned out cleanly. If one wants a vegetarian version, one can use a vegetable suet which also gives good results. A steak and kidney pudding is also a delicious choice.

[@Mike_5]

Nice this still makes me giggle like a school kid when its served up

[@leighlitz2481]

Lmao at you saying “how the hell am I going to get this out”. Glad to see you’re just like the rest of us. Lol.

[@JenniferatHome]

Lovely to see you as well. My neighbor used to love making this when I loved in the UK. 🥰 It looks fabulous!!!

[@patagualianmostly7437]

Er.... "when you loved in the UK"? With your neighbour? 🤫

[@rhiannonjones2006]

Fab sweet remember it so well in wales years ago doing one for hubbys bday tomorrow actually. Thanks and for all your recipes. The easiest food is the best 💜

[@schizoozy]

TY for your recipe and instruction. You make everything look so easy. I've never made a steamed Pudding and I want to try this one. I'll have to try and find the suet. I had plenty yrs ago when we butchered our own cattle and I worked at the farmers co-op butcher shop. Yay for the Sauce recipe. I've seen others on the internet but yours looks different and I can't wait to try it.

[@ginasmith9489]

Truly an old time favourite so glad you make these favourites makes me feel warm and cosy thanks Cheryl 😊

[@sandramullen7804]

I've always steered away from trying this , as I thought it would be like a clootie dumpling and take ages to make , I don't know why , as I loved it at school . Thanks for showing just how simple it is Cheryl . Going to give it a try . Looks delicious . 😋

[@barneyporter6138]

Can't wait to try it it looks delicious I'm also going to try to make some figgy pudding which is similar I've never had any one of these I'm sure you done one on figgy pudding thanks Sherry always love to try new stuff especially if they're easy

[@teresalast7352]

One of my favourites , delicious!

[@TheLogicKitty]

I've always wanted to try this. I love your channel! It's sometimes hard to get the right ingredients out here in Idaho, but I can usually make it work. Can't wait to make this for tonight.

[@vintagemoss9578]

I don’t like raisins so I tried it with dried sour cherries and it was 🤩 amazing!!! Thank you for the recipe! 🥰🇨🇦

[@abominog100]

A definite rib sticker pudding...That`ll warm the cockles.

[@cafenajatuk8304]

Brilliant video Cheryl - I will have a go. We usually do other puddings but not the Spotted Richard as we call it in our household 🤣🤣🤣

[@raygray7779]

That looks so delicious Cheryl. It is one of my favourites tbh. Plus you can do it in a slow cooker and that way you don't have to keep checking the water level. 👍👍👍

[@katesheppard7813]

What a brill idea, I never even thought of using my slow cooker.

[@kimmcvitty3580]

I wonder if anyone has tried this? I thought of steaming the Xmas pudding in the slow cooker but worried it wouldn't be steamy enough.... so did it in the pressure cooker instead.

[@misolgit69]

most households had at least 2 pudding cloths think a coarser version of muslin, my Mum used a specific reserved tea towel which got boil washed in between most Mums would place the mixture on the cloth roll it up and tie the end with butchers string then put it in the biggest saucepan we had and simmer/steam it so when it was unrolled it 'resembled' a large sausage draw your own conclusions

[@millsykooksy4863]

🤣😂

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

Lol🤗🤗

[@amypaparone55]

Well there ya go then! No need to wonder anymore where the name came from! 🤣😂 smart ladies!!

[@donitaforrest9064]

😁🥰

[@TheAuntieBa]

We get suet here in MN easily. My Mom insisted on it for her piecrusts. I’d love to try this! Hope you’re all fine and enjoying Autumn in beautiful Scotland! ❤️

[@Freesiasoapsud]

So refreshing to see good food being made ❤

[@pebbles25869]

Looks delicious, you've inspired me to make one in my slow cooker x

[@EM2theBee]

You can also freeze a stick of vegetable shortening and grate it in.

[@makelikeatree1696]

Great tip with the cling film!

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

Thank you! Can’t wait for the custard recipe🐝🤗❤️

[@stevemccloskey81]

That's so nice, just like my Mam made for us as kids, Thanks for a real traditional recipe 🤝

[@JadeStrawberry]

This would be so nice to come home to on a dark, cold rainy evening. Very yummy sweet and cozy! You can find the very suet brand you held up on Amazon.

[@lemon_thyme]

It looks so soft and delicious 😍 Your delicate processes are amazing. I learned a lot from your videos. Thank you for sharing 👍💖

[@margaretWestminster]

You’ve made me very hungry. I remember all these hot puddings. Also good with birds custard. I’m in America now and wish they had them here. ❤️

[@jamessell4490]

Looks a right treat

[@theScottexan]

Thank you, Cheryl. I'm going to try this! 🤩

[@stephaniepeterson9536]

My Gram made this pudding I haven't had it for many years but I remember it was good

[@jeanniekillick889]

Awww an old school favourite thank you Cheryl x

[@WhatsForTea]

It is indeed Jeannie! :)

[@erinb4237]

Would it be good with dried blueberries or dried, chopped apricots? It is a nightmare to find dried currants (real ones, not the tiny raisins deceptively labeled as currants) stateside, and raisins are not my cup of tea.

[@annegraham4307]

Dried cranberries and candid ginger would be a nice addition.

[@peterostermiller3576]

I too as another commentor noted, have not made a steamed pudding. I always enjoy seeing the cooking process, and yours was a nice video. I have never been a fan of raisins or anything raisin - like in a baked good but I would be willing to give it a try.

[@judithburke1539]

Peter, they are just bits of extra sweetness. I hope you enjoy your taste test.

[@petermatten3315]

Try chocolate dots instead of fruit.

[@helenpadden3482]

It does look delicious 😋 will definitely have a go at making it. Thank you 💗 xxx

[@kestrelle5345]

Myhusband's British Grandmother would make something similar at Christmas. She called it Suet Pudding. Love.

[@grahammason5753]

thanks cheryl havnt had one for over 50 years

[@catherinewhite2943]

It looks delicious!

[@joansavage1857]

Brilliant! I must try it with custard.

[@browndog9402]

My ma used to make something simailar but had a more cake consistinsy, she called it raisen dumpling and was served with custurd.

[@schumi145gaby2]

Remember that when living in the UK during 80‘s 😮🤤🙏

[@sunindragupta9236]

have you tried microwaving it rather than steaming

[@rosiereed4034]

Mmmmm looks lovely x

[@christinecanning5972]

That looks amazing.❤️

[@carolinemunro1557]

Lovely my favourite it looks delicious thanks l will definitely be making this 👍

[@chellagirl3664]

This looks so delicious. How can you go wrong with a pudding and custard.

[@alejandrayalanbowman367]

Yes it can be - you should check in the slow cooker recipe books.

[@amypaparone55]

That looked so delicious! Especially by the name I didn’t picture it looking like that at all! 🤣🤣 can’t wait to try it with my sister @JodiFinnegan

[@ruthie2222]

Omg! Looks absolutely delicious 😋 💜

[@gailclark3599]

Omg that looks so lovely Could just scoff that with Hot custard yummy thanks Cheryl xx

[@trishaturner2078]

Lovely warming recipe.

[@normacoope8239]

Love the look of this Cheryl. Could this be made in a slow cooker?

[@patagualianmostly7437]

Yes indeed. And you wont need to keep an eye on the water level either. Enjoy!

[@arnoldmurray5603]

That looks lovely

[@kristinrae1]

I was so excited for this recipe! I am super keen to attempt some steamed puddings for the holidays! That custard looks absolutely gorgeous! Is it traditional to serve custard with the steamed Christmas pudding also?

[@elainewilliams4201]

Oh I’m going to make that today and hope to try steam in my instant pot thanks Cheryl for the recipe this has always been my favourite x

[@edwardwright8096]

Best dessert in the world.

[@ldg2655]

I’ll be trying this soon!

[@lindaj5492]

Found recently you can now get vegetarian suet (in large supermarket). Wondering if I can use my new twirly silicon bundt mould to make this in a steamer? P.S. Love the tip with using clingfilm!

[@deborahrussell1609]

Looks delish.

[@stephendavid3272]

Utterly charming. Thank you

[@rayhall4578]

suet is best by far mrs whats for ! clingfilm is great idea

[@janiceblair9558]

Using the cling film like that was a great idea

[@Grandmastergav86]

such an underrated dessert.

[@jeanphillips1030]

Looks yummy.

[@rowenasearles5453]

Well i cooked it and it was a great success. Yay

[@pennycooks1389]

This is also popular in Newfoundland Canada

[@adamandrews8534]

Looks great!

[@mrsoatso6331]

😋 drooling 🤣

[@kimbradley1292]

Gorgeous! 😀

[@samantha6768]

Will you be uploading the snowballs recipe? 🥰

[@WhatsForTea]

Next Tuesday! :) It's sitting waiting to go x

[@samantha6768]

@@WhatsForTea Ooo, ok! 😁❤️

[@myrescuecats3028]

That looks brilliant!Mmmmmm😊

[@sharonhill2602]

Perfect time of year for stodgy food.

[@jenniferlawrence8533]

Looks lovely. I will have to try it😍🇺🇸

[@ellencarver5575]

If anyone is a vegetarian out there you can buy vegetarian suet.

[@chiasanzes9770]

Lard and sued is fed for birds in winter only in my country. I live in Nordic country by the way. Oils and margarines and vegetable spreads are used mostly. Never heard anyone using sued for food.

[@annegraham4307]

@@chiasanzes9770 suet is used quite a bit in British cooking. Unfortunately can’t get here in the US very easily.

[@davet2667]

Fabulous!😄

[@aljocammo765]

Thanks mate 👍

[@jonap5740]

Oh I'd like to make this one! I am really surprised the only flavouring is lemon zest. It looks so good. Happily awaiting your recipe for homemade custard. We have Birds Eye powder, but it's not as good as scratch. (PS Do you have any recommendations for which scale would be best for measuring flour/sugar etc? We cook using cups/ounces, but I've heard a professional baker say the way to go is to get a good scale.)

[@2H80vids]

I'm not a fan of lemon zest. Would a squirt of lemon juice work instead, or would that curdle the milk?

[@kimmcvitty3580]

Grate it really finely , maybe on a nutmeg grater. You won't be aware of any bits but it will taste much better than the juice as u r getting the lemon oil.

[@2H80vids]

@@kimmcvitty3580 Interesting idea Kim, I'll give that a try, Thank you.👍😁

[@kimberlee3243]

Hello from Boston 😊

[@pixibelle3282]

oh yummy

[@philiphaigh8349]

Delicious x

[@jeffreyhodge5564]

Suet ,yum ,yum,yum ,my nana used to make this ,suet a basic store cupboard necessities,steamed steak kidney pudding ,👍when she made it finding a bit of steak was like finding a old sixpence in a Christmas pudding !Rare! What’s the other pudding called like this with a lemon inside of it ?give this a bash soon ,that’s the Mediterranean diet up the spout!

[@juliebird6096]

Sussex pond pudding. It's yummy.

[@Mrs.Karen_Walker]

"suet yum yum yum"

[@robertlower6212]

@@juliebird6096 Absolutely!