Chocolate Avocado Mousse
Ingredients
- 100 gms dark chocolate
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder
- ¼ cup light coconut cream
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
For the topping
- Shaved chocolate
- Glacé cherries
Instructions
- Break chocolate into small pieces and place in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute and stir with a spatula.
- If not fully melted, microwave in 10-second intervals until completely melted. Whisk the chocolate until its smooth and shiny. Set aside to cool.
- Cut the avocado in half and remove the pit. Scoop out the flesh into a food processor. Add cocoa powder, coconut cream, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon and salt.
- Process until everything is well combined. Scrap the sides and process until its smooth. Add this to the melted chocolate and whisk until smooth.
- Spoon into ramekins and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until the mousse firms up. Top with shaved chocolate and glacé cherries.
Notes
- You can use honey or any other natural sweetener instead of maple syrup.
- If coconut cream is not available, substitute with whipping cream or top layer of full-fat coconut milk.
- Do not use low-fat or thin coconut milk for this recipe. It will make the mousse runny.