Chocolate Avocado Mousse Fresh (Printable version)

Creamy avocado and cocoa blend topped with fresh raspberries for a healthy indulgence.

# List of ingredients:

→ Mousse

01 - 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
02 - 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
04 - 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of sea salt

→ Topping

07 - 1 cup fresh raspberries
08 - 2 tablespoons dark chocolate shavings (optional)
09 - Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

# Directions:

01 - Place avocados, cocoa powder, maple syrup, almond milk, vanilla extract, and sea salt into a food processor or high-speed blender.
02 - Blend all ingredients until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. Adjust sweetness to taste.
03 - Spoon the mousse evenly into four serving glasses or bowls.
04 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up the mousse and meld the flavors.
05 - Top each portion with fresh raspberries and optionally sprinkle with dark chocolate shavings and garnish with mint leaves before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like pure indulgence but sneaks in healthy fats and fiber without any cream or eggs.
  • You can whip it up in under fifteen minutes with just a blender and a few pantry staples.
  • The mousse stays creamy in the fridge for days, so you can make it ahead and feel like a genius when guests arrive.
02 -
  • If your avocados are not fully ripe, the mousse will taste grassy and the texture will never get smooth no matter how long you blend.
  • Do not skip the chilling time, because the mousse needs that half hour in the fridge to firm up and lose its just blended rawness.
  • Taste the mousse before portioning it out, since avocados vary in size and you might need an extra drizzle of maple syrup to hit the right sweetness.
03 -
  • Chill your serving glasses in the freezer for ten minutes before filling them, because cold mousse in a cold glass feels extra luxurious.
  • If the mousse is too thick after blending, add almond milk one tablespoon at a time until it reaches the texture you want.
  • Use a piping bag to fill the glasses if you want a clean, professional look, though a spoon works just fine for a casual dessert.

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