Contest: The Worst Dessert Name Ever...

I was looking at pinknest's blog today, and thought to myself, self, she really focuses on dessert. What is it about dessert? Dessert is the penultimate moment in a good meal. It is like the last leg of a marathon. Things started off so easy - and so small. Your stomach was empty, and the way was clear: eat until you cannot. First, perhaps, an amuse-bouche. Then a string of starters, soup, salad even. Valiantly you soldiered through the main course, and now, having perhaps saved some room (And perhaps not) it is time...for dessert. Dessert is THE moment for many. The names of desserts are always duly descriptive and wondrous, especially those with romantic language names: Sacher Torte, Creme Brulee, Tarte Tatin - you get the picture.

Photo Source: http://www.comfortableshoe.co.uk/images/misc/spotted.jpg

What, then, of the less glamorously named desserts? Those whose names conjure anything but wondrous thoughts in the head of the expectant gourmande? Well, anyone who has been to England knows the winner - Spotted Dick. Ah, spotted dick. The words roll off of the tongue somewhat awkwardly, perhaps more apt to be heard in men's locker rooms and doctors offices around the english-speaking world - spoken more with fear rather than the anticipation of dessert. Known to true afficionados as "the Dick", this dessert, or more properly, 'pudding' is much maligned. It is actually quite tasty, a sweet suet sponge with currants, usually served with custard and fresh jam.

Ah, but the poor Dick's name is it's downfall, dooming it to only grace the menus of tea shops, pubs and 'traditional' English restaurants, never to rise to the fame of it's sinful counterparts. Whereas 'Creme Brulee' may roll off of the tongue, regardless of the speaker's knowledge of the language they speak, Spotted Dick simply does not make the grade. I would love to know the history of the name of this pudding. Clearly, the 'spotted' part comes from the currants used...but what of the Dick?

In case some of you might think I'm making this up...even the venable Heinz has it's own version... (This is not a photoshop job. It is the real deal. You either boil it in the can or microwave it. Yum!)

Now, dear readers, the question becomes: In your opinion, what is the worst-named dessert ever, and why? I eagerly await your responses!!! The winner of the Contest will be allowed to post the recipe of their dessert, and I will make it and take photos...but these must be bona-fide desserts...no disgusting concoctions!

-EF.