Half-Orange Chocolate Tart

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A rich chocolate tart with a citrusy twist, featuring a half-orange filling that contrasts with the deep chocolate crust. This French recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, layers dark chocolate, unsalted butter, grated 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 280 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 Cook: 25 min Serves 8 French cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Whisk chocolate, butter, 1 tbsp orange juice, and 1 tbsp zest in a bowl until smooth. Press into a 9-inch tart pan and chill 15 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Whisk eggs, sugar, remaining 1 tbsp orange juice, and 1/2 tsp zest in another bowl. Fold in flour. Pour over chilled crust.
  3. Step 3: Bake 25 minutes until set. Cool completely before slicing into 8 halves.

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