Dark Chocolate Avocado Mousse (Printable)
Creamy dark chocolate mousse with avocado and fresh berries, offering a guilt-free, delicious indulgence.
# What You'll Need:
→ Mousse Base
01 - 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
02 - 3.5 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher), melted and slightly cooled
03 - 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
04 - 4 tbsp maple syrup or honey
05 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of sea salt
07 - 2 tbsp coconut milk or other plant-based milk
→ Topping
08 - 1 cup mixed fresh berries (raspberries, blueberries, strawberries)
09 - 1 tbsp chopped pistachios or almonds (optional)
10 - Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Place the avocados, melted dark chocolate, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, sea salt, and coconut milk in a food processor or blender.
02 - Blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure even consistency.
03 - Taste and adjust sweetness, adding more maple syrup if desired to suit your preference.
04 - Divide the mousse evenly among four serving glasses or bowls, smoothing the tops with a spatula.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the mousse to set and flavors to meld properly.
06 - Before serving, top each mousse with fresh berries, chopped nuts, and a mint leaf if using.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- You get all the silky luxury of traditional chocolate mousse without the heavy cream or eggs
- The avocados make it impossibly creamy while loading you with healthy fats
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- Room temperature avocados blend way better than cold ones straight from the fridge
- Let your melted chocolate cool slightly before adding it or the heat might make the coconut milk separate
03 -
- Scrape down the sides of your blender at least twice to catch every last bit of avocado
- If your mousse tastes too avocado forward blend in another teaspoon of cocoa powder