Aperol Bitter-Sweet Chocolate Truffles

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Luxurious chocolate truffles infused with Aperol's bittersweet profile, balanced by a hint of orange zest. This Italian-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, layers Dark chocolate, Aperol, Orange zest into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 30 min Serves 12 Italian cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Melt 8 oz dark chocolate in a double boiler over low heat, stirring until smooth.
  2. Step 2: Whisk in 1 oz Aperol and 1/2 tsp orange zest until fully incorporated.
  3. Step 3: Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 1 hour to firm.
  4. Step 4: Scoop the chilled ganache into small molds, dip in powdered sugar, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.

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