Today’s post is about a traditional British dessert or pudding called Spotted Dick. While the name is quite humorous and slightly perverse, I can assure you that this dessert is completely innocent. Unfortunately, my attempt at veganizing the recipe from the mighty 1,000 Chocolate, Baking & Dessert Recipes didn’t work very well. It was a lesson in always following your gut instincts. When I was putting the sponge dough into the prepared baking dish, I though to myself, “This seems kind of thick… But, since I’ve never baked New Age Spotted Dick before, I’ll leave it be.” Turns out, I should have adjusted my measurements because the sauce that is supposed to fill the middle of the dessert stayed on top instead. Don’t get me wrong, this dessert is delicious, but my veganized version needs some more attention.
Maybe I will succeed next time (and share the recipe if I do)! Until then, I guess I can settle for hearing Tim shout: “When will the Spotted Dick be out of the oven?” : )
Men! Sorry this dessert didn’t turn out as it should have. It looks really good. I hope you have another go at it, I’m interested in knowing what’s in it.
It’s basically ground almonds, raisins (the spots), sweetener, soy milk, flour, lemon zest, and a few other random ingredients. The sauce is traditionally served on the side as a custard, so next time I make this, I am going to serve it on the side too.
ha ha ha. sorry it wasn’t the way you want, but i’m immature and like potty humor.
i wonder why it’s called this? ::runs off to wikioogle::
xo
kittee
I looked that up earlier and already forget what I learned! I know it wasn’t meant to be potty humor, but some variation of another word.
It looks pretty good, anyway. ;) I know what you mean about “knowing” it’s not going to work, but trying anyway.
Tell Tim he’s a spotted duck!
We have powerful minds!
I pretty much cannot see the phrase “spotted dick” without laughing.
Sorry it didn’t work out. I always hate when that happens.
I knew you were a perv Amy.
hehe spotted dick! It’s funny, actually, because I’m making a version this Saturday for a British food dinner my friends are hosting. I haven’t figured out how I want to make it yet, though.
you have such a moist looking spotted dick!