Aperol Chocolate Ganache

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A decadent dessert featuring Aperol's citrus notes balanced with rich dark chocolate. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers heavy cream, dark chocolate, Aperol 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 350 calories and feeds 8, 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: 20 min Serves 8 French cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a heatproof bowl, whisk 1 cup heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  2. Step 2: Chop 8 oz dark chocolate and add to the cream, then stir until melted and smooth.
  3. Step 3: Fold in 2 tbsp Aperol and 1 tbsp grated orange zest until fully incorporated.
  4. Step 4: Pour the ganache into a lined 8-inch square pan and refrigerate for 1 hour until set. Slice into cubes and serve with a drizzle of salted caramel.

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