Dark Chocolate Avocado Mousse
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Blitzed until smooth, avocado becomes surprisingly lush and pudding-like. Here it carries the chocolate flavour beautifully, giving you a dessert that is rich, glossy and easy to make ahead. A small bowl goes a long way, especially when served well chilled.
Ingredients
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Local shop3 large ripe avocados
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Choose a product for cacao powder - we add the cheapest by default.
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Local shop1 tsp vanilla extract
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Local shop1 pinch salt
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Local shop4-5 tbsp cold water
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Method
Serves 4 · about 15 minutes from start to finish.
Halve the avocados, remove the stones and scoop the flesh into a food processor.
Add the cacao powder, maple syrup, vanilla, salt and 4 tbsp of the cold water.
Blend until completely smooth, scraping down the sides once or twice. Add the final spoonful of water if you want a softer texture.
Taste and add a tiny extra drizzle of maple syrup if you prefer it sweeter.
Spoon into four small pots and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Estimated per serving
Cook's tip
Use properly ripe avocados with no stringiness and chill the mousse well - the colder it is, the more dessert-like it feels.
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Nutrition figures are estimates per serving and will vary with brands and portion sizes. Ingredient prices and availability are indicative and confirmed at the secure Shopify checkout. Diet labels such as Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free describe the recipe as written from the ingredients listed - always check the labels on the specific products you buy.