Dark Chocolate Avocado Mousse (Printable version)
A rich, creamy chocolate mousse made with ripe avocados and fresh berries. Ready in 15 minutes.
# What you 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 make it:
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 uniform texture.
03 - Taste the mousse and adjust sweetness level by adding more maple syrup if desired.
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 properly and flavors to meld together.
06 - Before serving, top each mousse with fresh berries, chopped nuts if using, and a mint leaf for presentation.
# Expert tips:
01 -
- It comes together in literally fifteen minutes but tastes like something from a fancy French patisserie
- The texture is impossibly silky and rich while being completely guilt-free
02 -
- If you can still taste avocado, blend longer and maybe add a touch more sweetener or cocoa powder
- The chilling time transforms the texture from fluffy to mousse-like, so do not skip it
03 -
- Room temperature avocados blend into a much smoother mousse than cold ones
- Investing in good quality dark chocolate makes a massive difference in the final taste