Chocolate Avocado Mousse
A smooth, deeply chocolatey mousse made with ripe avocado, dark chocolate, cocoa, and maple syrup, then chilled until set.
Instructions
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Step 1
Set the heatproof bowl over a saucepan of gently simmering water on low heat, ensuring the bowl does not touch the water. Add the dark chocolate and stir until completely melted, then remove the bowl and let the chocolate cool slightly.
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Step 2
Place the avocado, cocoa powder, maple syrup, milk, vanilla extract, and salt in the blender. Blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
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Step 3
Pour the melted chocolate into the avocado mixture and blend again until glossy and evenly combined.
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Step 4
Divide the mousse among four serving glasses and refrigerate until cold and lightly set.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Wash the avocados before cutting. Refrigerate the mousse within 2 hours of preparation, keep it covered and chilled, and consume within 2 days.
Risk factors
- Cutting ripe avocados
- Handling hot water, steam, and melted chocolate
- Perishable prepared mousse containing avocado and milk