A real treat for breakfast or brunch. Chocolate porridge is a simple yet indulgent way to start the day. Serve with fresh fruit or this simple compote. This delightful Chocolate Porridge with Forager's Compote is from the Four Seasons Cookbook.
Ingredients
Prepared seasonal fruit such as blackberries, plums, damsons, apples or pears 300g (11oz) (see tip)
Clear honey 2-3 tbsp
Jumbo rolled oats 75g (3oz)
Salt, pinch
Cocoa powder 1 tbsp
Semi-skimmed milk 350ml (12fl oz)
Vanilla extract 1 tsp
Double cream 2 tbsp (optional)
Directions
Put the fruit in a saucepan along with 2 tablespoons water
Heat until the fruit starts to steam, then cover and cook gently for about 10 minutes, depending on the ripeness of the fruit, until tender
Set aside or leave to cool completely, then sweeten to taste with honey
cover and chill until required
To make the porridge, put the oats, salt and cocoa in a saucepan and stir in the milk and 1 tablespoon of honey
Bring to the boil, then simmer, stirring, for 5 minutes until cooked
Turn off the heat and stir in the vanilla and cream if using
Serve the porridge in warmed bowls, topped with the warm or cold fruit compote.