Chocolate Orange Spread

Directions

1. Place the eggs, sugar, salt, orange zest, juice, and butter into a pan that can sit over another pan of hot water, or use a bain marie (double boiler).
2. Heat the mixture gently, ensuring it doesn’t boil, and stir constantly until it reaches a thick, glossy, sauce-like consistency. Remove from the heat and the pan of water immediately.
3. Add the grated chocolate or chocolate chips to the curd mixture, stirring until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth and silky.
4. Pour the curd into a clean, sterile jar and let it cool. Once cooled, cover with a wax disc and cellophane cap or a clean lid.
5. Allow the curd to cool completely before storing it in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
6. Serve with toast, bread, pancakes, waffles, and ice cream, or as a cake frosting, with fresh fruit.