Lena's Regency Chocolate

This slightly modified period recipe is similar to chocolate enjoyed by Jane Austen at breakfast during the Georgian era in England. 

This recipe makes 7 demitasse cups (approximately 3 oz each). 

2 cups oat milk (or whole milk)

2 whole star anise

2 cloves 

1 stick of cinnamon (optional) 

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Pinch of red chili flakes

2 strips of orange rind 

1/8 teaspoon sea salt

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

5 ounces dark chocolate, chopped (Trader Joe’s The Dark Chocolate Lover’s Chocolate Bar, 85% cacao preferred) 

INSTRUCTIONS

Pour the oat milk into a saucepan and add the spices, orange peel and salt. Slowly heat the oat milk until it is hot and steaming but not boiling. Stir occasionally for 5 minutes to give the spices time to infuse the oat milk.​

Add the brown sugar, vanilla extract, and whisk until sugar is dissolved. Add dark chocolate and whisk until melted. Continue whisking, to prevent scorching, for about 8 minutes, to combine flavors.  Chocolate should thicken beautifully.

Remove orange peel, cinnamon stick and star anise. Pour chocolate through a sieve. This chocolate is dark, rich and thick. Serve hot in demitasse cups. If serving to young people consider serving with cream and sugar.

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