Chestnut and Chocolate Pudding

• Oil, for greasing
• 10 oz. plain chocolate*
• 1 can (15-1/3 oz.) unsweetened chestnut puree
• 6 oz. unsalted butter, softened
• 6 oz. castor sugar
• 1 1 orange, grated rind and juice of
• 2 tbsp. orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier

1. Lightly oil a 9x4-inch drop-sided loaf tin.
2. Break the chocolate into pieces, place in a glass or ceramic bowl and melt over a pan of gently simmering water.
3. Beat the chestnut puree until light and soft.
4. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
5. Gradually beat the melted chocolate and the creamed butter mixture into the chestnut puree, adding them alternately, until smooth and well blended.
6. Strain the orange juice and beat into the chestnut mixture with the grated rind and orange liqueur.
7. Spoon into the prepared tin, packing down well into the corners.
8. Cover with foil or grease proof paper and chill overnight.
9. When ready to serve, release the pudding and cut into slices.

chocolate, puree, unsalted butter, castor sugar, orange, orange liqueur

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/1573 (may not work)