This Avocado and Chocolate Mousse is a simple and healthy dessert made with just two ingredients.
It's perfect for when you want a quick and easy treat that tastes great and is good for you. The avocado provides a creamy texture and plenty of nutrients, while the chocolate adds rich flavor.
Together, they create a light yet intensely chocolatey dessert that you can enjoy guilt-free.
Whether you're trying to eat healthier or just love chocolate, this mousse is a must-try! 🥑🍫
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Method at a Glance
Note: The full instructions are provided in the recipe card below.
- Place the chopped chocolate or chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 15-second bursts, stirring each time until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Halve and pit the avocado, then scoop them into a food processor or blender. Add the melted chocolate and blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Spoon the mousse into 2 small glasses and refrigerate for an hour. Top with chocolate shavings before serving.
Tips and Variations
- For the creamiest texture, use fully ripe avocados. When gently pressed, they should be soft but not mushy.
- For the best flavor, choose for good-quality bittersweet or dark chocolate bars or chips. Dark chocolate with 70% cocoa works well for a rich taste. *👉For a substitute, use 3 tablespoons of unsweetened 100% cocoa powder. Adjust sweetness with sugar or artificial sweetener to taste.
- For More Chocolatey Flavor, add 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder.
- If you prefer a sweeter mousse, add a tablespoon of honey, maple syrup, agave nectar, demerara sugar, or artificial sweetener to the mixture.
- Make sure to chill the mousse for at least an hour or overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the texture to firm up.
- Blend the mixture until it's completely smooth and creamy to avoid any avocado chunks.
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Recipe
Avocado and Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients
- 1 medium -sized ripe avocado , peeled and stoned
- 100 g bittersweet chocolate such as Ghirardelli , melted and cooled
Instructions
- Place the chopped chocolate or chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 15-second bursts, stirring between each interval, and watch carefully to avoid burning. When the chocolate is almost completely melted, remove it from the microwave and stir until smooth. Set aside and let it cool until it's just barely warm.
- Halve and pit the avocado, then scoop them into a food processor fitted with a steel blade or a high-powered blender.
- Add the melted chocolate to the food processor or blender. Blend until the mixture is very smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Spoon the mousse into 2 small glasses and place them in the fridge for at least an hour.
- Serve the mousse topped with chocolate shavings.
Notes
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods, and portion sizes per household.