Dark Chocolate Avocado Mousse
Ripe avocados blended with melted dark chocolate and a little cocoa powder produce a mousse with a smooth, creamy consistency — no eggs or cream required. The recipe takes about 15 minutes to prepare and needs an hour in the fridge to set before serving.
Ingredients
- 2 large avocados Ripe; ensure they are soft to touch
- 4.2 ounce dark chocolate 70% cocoa or higher for a robust flavor
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder Preferably Dutch-processed for a smoother taste
- ¼ cup maple syrup Adjust for sweetness to your preference
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pure vanilla extract for an authentic flavor
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt Enhances chocolate flavor
Instructions
- Carefully peel and pit the avocados. Place the avocado flesh in a food processor, ensuring it's smooth without chunks. This creates the mousse's creamy base.
- Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water, stirring gently until smooth. Keep an eye on it to prevent scorching.
- Add the melted chocolate to the avocado in the food processor along with the cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Blend until the mixture is silky and uniform in color.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if desired by adding a little more maple syrup. Blend again briefly to incorporate.
- Spoon the mousse into serving dishes. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the mousse to set.
Notes
For an extra punch of flavor, consider adding a pinch of chili powder to complement the chocolate. Substitute honey or agave syrup if you prefer a different natural sweetener.
Nutrition
Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 5gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 161mgPotassium: 830mgFiber: 12gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 158IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 5mg
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