Bittersweet Chocolate Orange Butter

• 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped (at least 70% cocoa preferably one with up to 85% cocoa content)
• 1 cup salted butter, slightly chilled
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons orange zest, finely grated
• 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 12 cup roasted salted pistachio nut, chopped into halves and quarters

1. Melt chocolate in microwave-safe bowl on low at one minute intervals, stirring until just melted and smooth.
2. Or, using a double boiler, place chocolate in top bowl, stirring frequently until just melted, taking care not to overheat at bottom or sides.
3. Allow melted chocolate to cool enough to touch.
4. Place the cooled butter in a medium mixing bowl and with an electric mixer (fitted with the paddle) or wooden spoon, beat until light and fluffy.
5. Scrape down the sides.
6. Beat in the cooled chocolate, cocoa, zest and sugar scraping sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed to incorporate all ingredients.
7. Stir in nuts if desired.
8. Scrape into a small bowl, serving crock or butter mold and cover tightly; or shape into a long roll in grease-proof paper (plastic, wax or parchment) for storing and slicing as needed.
9. Roasted and salted pistachios add a welcome textural contrast.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/bittersweet-chocolate-orange-butter-195400 (may not work)