This recipe is the product of a simple extrapolation. I like port with chocolate. I like port with figs. I like figs with chocolate. So it’s no surprise that the three get along really well together. The spices in the port are inspired by, of all things, aargersi’s Spiced Plum and Port Jam, which I made last summer, and have been enjoying quite a bit these past few weeks. (Her recipe calls for five spice powder. I use here the two most interesting flavors from that – star anise and fennel – along with an orange peel for the citrus notes.) If your chocolate is dark or rich, you may not be able to identify particularly the port or the spices in the pudding itself, but they give it a nice depth of flavor nonetheless. Lest those flavors be overwhelmed, I’ve combined them to create a separate component, as the bottom layer of this dessert. This is rich, so servings should be tiny. Enjoy!! ;o)

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