Creamy Chocolate Avocado Mousse

This creamy avocado mousse is an easy and healthy way to satisfy your chocolate craving. Avocado provides the perfect creamy base, while coconut milk adds richness and sweetness. Cocoa powder gives the mousse its chocolate flavor, while maple syrup and vanilla extract add a touch of sweetness and complexity. A pinch of sea salt helps to balance out the flavors and bring out the chocolate's depth. The mousse can be garnished with additional chocolate chips or a sprinkle of cocoa powder.

The avocado mousse was first created by a team of chefs at the Serious Eats Test Kitchen. They were looking for a way to create a chocolate mousse that was both light and creamy, without the use of heavy cream or eggs. After several rounds of experimentation, they hit upon the idea of using avocado as the base. The avocado provides the mousse with its creaminess, while the coconut milk adds richness and sweetness. The cocoa powder gives the mousse its chocolate flavor, while the maple syrup and vanilla extract add a touch of sweetness and complexity. A pinch of sea salt helps to balance out the flavors and bring out the chocolate's depth.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1 ripe avocado
• ½ cup full-fat coconut milk
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of sea salt
• Optional: 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips for garnish

Instructions

1. Remove the avocado flesh and add it to a blender or food processor.
2. Pour in the coconut milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt.
3. Blend until smooth and creamy.
4. Optionally, stir in chocolate chips.
5. Pour the mousse into individual serving cups or glasses.
6. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, before serving.
7. Garnish with additional chocolate chips, if desired.

Why It Works

• The avocado provides the mousse with its creaminess, making it a light and airy dessert.
• The coconut milk adds richness and sweetness to the mousse, making it a satisfying treat.
• The cocoa powder gives the mousse its chocolate flavor, making it a perfect dessert for chocolate lovers.
• The maple syrup and vanilla extract add a touch of sweetness and complexity to the mousse, making it a well-rounded dessert.
• The pinch of sea salt helps to balance out the flavors and bring out the chocolate's depth, making it a complex and flavorful dessert.