Aperol-Infused Chocolate Tart
A decadent dessert blending Aperol's bittersweet essence with rich chocolate and citrus zest. This Italian-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers Dark chocolate (70% cocoa), Heavy cream, 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 280 calories and feeds 6, 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.
Ingredients
- 6 oz Dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 1/4 cup Heavy cream
- 1 tbsp Aperol
- 1 tsp Orange zest
- 1 tbsp Powdered sugar
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Instructions
- Step 1: Melt chocolate in a double boiler, then stir in heavy cream until smooth.
- Step 2: Fold in 1 tbsp Aperol and 1 tsp orange zest. Chill the mixture for 1 hour.
- Step 3: Pour into a tart shell and refrigerate for 2 hours. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.






