Dark Chocolate Avocado Mousse Berries (Printable Version)
Rich, creamy dark chocolate mousse made with ripe avocados and topped with fresh berries for a healthy dessert.
# 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 plant-based milk
→ Toppings
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 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 sides as needed to ensure even consistency.
03 - Taste and adjust sweetness level by adding more maple syrup if desired.
04 - Divide mousse evenly among four serving glasses or bowls.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow mousse to set and flavors to meld together.
06 - Top each mousse with fresh berries, chopped nuts, and mint leaf if desired before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It is the ultimate dessert for when you want something decadent but need to wake up early tomorrow.
- The texture is so incredibly smooth that nobody will ever guess the secret ingredient.
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- Make sure your avocados are perfectly ripe or you will end up with a chunky texture.
- Let the melted chocolate cool slightly so it does not cook the avocados when you blend them.
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- Warm your avocados slightly in the microwave before peeling if they are too hard to mash.
- Add a teaspoon of instant coffee powder to intensify the chocolate flavor without tasting like coffee.