Let’s Talk About Spotted Dick (Yes, Really)
A culinary dessert with a laughable name.
Go ahead. Laugh. I did too.
If you're an American, the name Spotted Dick probably sounds like a middle school prank gone rogue. But in proper British households—especially those with a fondness for tradition—it’s a beloved dessert, not a punchline.
So what is it? Glad you asked.
Spotted Dick is a steamed suet pudding (stay with me) that rose to fame during the Victorian era. Think of it as a moist, rich sponge cake studded with dried fruits—typically currants or raisins (those are your “spots”)—and served warm with a river of custard or a dollop of whipped cream. “Dick” was likely just a slangy old word for pudding, proving once again that the British have always been a little extra with their culinary terms.
And here’s the thing: despite its eyebrow-raising name, it’s delicious. Cozy. Slightly stodgy in the best way. It’s the kind of dish you eat by a fire while rain patters against the window and your heroine debates digging up ancient relics on possibly cursed ground.
Oh wait... did someone say heroine?
In Of Silver and Secrets, you’ll find crumbling estates, long-buried history, and enough British charm to fill a tea trolley. While Eva might not have time to whip up Spotted Dick between reading to her sister and uncovering mysterious Roman tablets, I like to think she’d appreciate a warm slice after a long day of secrets and shovels.
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