Chocolate Avocado Mousse is nothing new, in fact it’s been sweeping across the food world for quite a while now. It was new to me however. I was looking for something special, easy and quick to make for a gathering. I’m still in renovation world and haven’t a clue as to where half my kitchen stuff is. I do however have a food processor, a pot, a couple of avocados and some really great chocolate, which is just about all that’s needed for this recipe.
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Chocolate Avocado Mousse
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Rich, decadent chocolate mousse? Made with avocados! This surprisingly simple dessert is a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 0.75 cups (177 ml) full fat coconut milk
- 2 avocados
- 7 oz (198 g) high quality chocolate
- 1 capfull vanilla
Instructions
- Peel two avocados and puree them in a food processor.
- Add 3/4 cup of full-fat coconut milk.
- Pour the smooth, creamy puree into a large bowl.
- Melt the chocolate in a double boiler.
- Add the melted chocolate to the avocado coconut puree.
- Mix well until thoroughly blended.
- Add a capful of vanilla and stir well.
- Taste and add more sugar if needed.
- Pour the mousse into individual serving dishes and chill in the refrigerator for a couple of hours until firm.
- Serve.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate with a high percentage of cacao.
- If your avocados are not ripe, you can speed up the ripening process by placing them in a brown paper bag with a banana for a few hours.
- Store leftover mousse in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It may thicken slightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 20
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the mousse actually taste like avocado?
When blended with enough cocoa powder and a sweetener, the avocado flavor mostly fades into the background. Using ripe avocados and chilling the mousse for at least an hour helps mellow any green taste. 
What kind of cocoa powder should I use?
Dutch-process cocoa gives a smoother, less acidic flavor, but natural cocoa works too. Use a good quality cocoa since it carries most of the flavor in this recipe.
How long does chocolate avocado mousse keep?
Store it covered in the fridge for up to 2 days. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to slow browning from the avocado.
