Dark and Decadent Chocolate Pate

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   Line a miniature loaf pan (about 6 x 3, or 15 x 5 cm) with plastic wrap and set aside.

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   In the bowl of a food processor, whir the avocado puree, vanilla and salt.

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   Set aside while you melt the chocolate.

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   In a heavy-bottomed pot set over the lowest heat possible, combine the chocolate, orange juice, and maple syrup.

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   Stir constantly until melted and smooth, about 5 minutes.

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   Immediately scrape the chocolate mixture into the food processor with the avocado, and blend again until perfectly smooth and glossy.

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   Turn the mixture into the loaf pan and smooth the top.

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   Refrigerate, uncovered, until the top is firm and dry; then cover the top with more plastic wrap and refrigerate until the entire loaf is firm, 4-6 hours or overnight.

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   To unmold, remove plastic from the top of the loaf.

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    Invert over a serving dish and remove the loaf pan, then carefully peel away the plastic.

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    Serve in thin slices with fresh berries and/or Coconut Whipped Cream.

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    May be frozen; defrost, wrapped in plastic, in the refrigerator overnight.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.