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Chocolate Flummery Recipe

Magdalena Marsden
Traditional version of flummery recipe made with oatmeal and chocolate. Naturally dairy free and gluten-free. It's based on a historic recipe, which doesn't need any gelatine to set.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Soaking time 2 days
Course Dessert
Servings 2 bowls

Ingredients
  

  • 100 grams oatmeal
  • 100 millilitres cold water for the first soaking
  • 200 millilitres cold water for the second day soaking for the second day soaking
  • 1-2 tablespoons white sugar depends on your taste
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder

Instructions
 

  • Soak the oatmeal oats in cold water for 24 hours.
  • After this time, add an equal quantity of water (another 200 ml) and leave another 24 hours.
  • Then strain the oatmeal mixture through a fine sieve, add a heaped tablespoon (or two) of caster sugar, pinch of salt and cocoa powder.
  • Bring to a boil and carry on boiling until the oatmeal mixture is very thick.
  • Pour into glass dishes or bowls and leave to cool down in room temperature before moving it to a fridge to set properly. This might take about 1-2 hrs.
  • When you are ready to serve this dessert, add cream, fresh raspberries or something stronger like irish cream to complement the flavour.