Avocado Chocolate Mousse
Yes the majority of this chocolate mousse is avocado, but you really wouldn’t know it. I’ve experimented with a few avocado chocolate mousse recipes, and some taste a lot better than others. I think I’ve landed on the best here (in my humble opinion). It’s been tried and tested on non-believers, this dreamy dessert is akin to a Gü chocolate pot.
This dessert is certainly not for everyday consumption, but it makes a wonderfully indulgent end to a dinner party or date night. It is super rich so don’t go over-board with serving sizes. Much like with the Gü pots, less is more.
Another good thing about this mousse is that it’s quick and easy to make. You also get a lot of beneficial fat from the avocado and antioxidants from the rich dark chocolate / cacao, so you could say it has a few health benefits (although that’s definitely not the reason to make it). If you use vegan chocolate, it’s also perfect for vegans!
TOTAL TIME: 15 minutes (+ 2 hours to allow them to set)
SERVES: 6
SEASON: All year round⠀
INGREDIENTS:
60g dark chocolate (I used 95%, I recommend minimum 70% cocoa solids)⠀
100g creamed coconut
125ml maple syrup⠀
1/2 cup cocoa powder⠀
1 1/2 very ripe avocado (peeled and de-stoned)⠀
1 tsp vanilla essence or paste⠀
Pinch sea salt
METHOD:
Place a saucepan of water on a medium heat on the hob, and melt the chocolate in a glass bowl on top
Add in the creamed coconut and stir thoroughly until combined
Transfer the melted chocolate mix into your blender and add the maple syrup, cocoa powder, salt and vanilla, then blend
Finally add the avocado and blend thoroughly before transferring to small glasses or ramekins
Allow to set in the fridge for at least 2 hours before decorating and serving
Decorate as you wish. I like to use a dribble of nut butter, blueberries, dessicated coconut and flaked almonds to add interesting textures. (It will taste bloody delicious without any toppings if you prefer to keep things simple).