Chocolate avocado mousse dessert (Printable)

A creamy, dairy-free chocolate delight featuring ripe avocados and natural sweeteners for a smooth texture.

# What You Need:

→ Main

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

→ Optional Toppings

07 - Fresh berries
08 - Shaved dark chocolate
09 - Toasted nuts such as sliced almonds or hazelnuts
10 - Coconut flakes

# Steps:

01 - Place avocados, cocoa powder, plant-based milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt into a food processor or high-speed blender.
02 - Process until mixture is completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down sides as needed.
03 - Taste and modify sweetness or cocoa content if desired, blending again to incorporate adjustments.
04 - Spoon the mousse into serving glasses or bowls evenly.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to enhance texture.
06 - Garnish with berries, dark chocolate shavings, nuts, or coconut flakes just prior to serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You can whip it up in ten minutes flat and have people thinking you spent hours on something elaborate and French
  • It hits that intense chocolate craving spot but leaves you feeling light and energized instead of heavy and regretful
  • The texture is so incredibly silky that even avocado skeptics completely forget whats in it
02 -
  • If your avocados are not perfectly ripe, the texture will be slightly grainy and no amount of blending can save it
  • Chilling time is mandatory because the flavor develops and the texture transforms into something much more mouselike
  • The mousse will keep in the fridge for two days, though the surface might darken slightly which is totally normal
03 -
  • Blend longer than you think you need to because that ultra smooth texture is what makes this feel luxurious instead of just healthy
  • Make a double batch because it disappears faster than you expect, especially if people taste it and realize what they are eating
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