Avocado Chocolate Mousse

A white bowl filled with swirled chocolate mousse, topped with a small sprig of fresh green mint. Hints of crushed Peanut Butter Cups add texture, while two other similar bowls are partially visible in the background.

5 from 1 vote

Plant-based, dairy-free, and gluten-free, this dessert is sweet, fudge-like, and chocolatey. You would never guess this creamy, rich mousse is made avocado!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: dessert recipe, easy dessert, easy recipe, healthy dessert, mousse recipe

Servings: servings

Author: The Modern Nonna

Equipment

Ingredients

⅓ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 avocados (ripe) pitted
¼ cup agave or maple syrup or honey
⅛ teaspoon salt
¼ cup unsweetened cacao powder or cocoa powder
2 tablespoons nut milk or any milk variety

Instructions

Create a double-boiler by filling a medium pot with 2 cups water. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Place a heatproof bowl on top of the pot (be sure the bottom of the bowl is not touching the simmering water.) Add the chocolate to the bowl. Stir constantly until the chocolate is completely melted. Turn off the heat.
Add the ripe pitted avocados, the melted chocolate, agave, salt, cacao powder, and nut milk to a food processor. Process until smooth. If needed, you can stop the processor, remove the lid, and scrape down the sides, then complete processing.
Processing will take about 1 minute until everything is blended and creamy. Divide the mousse into 4 small bowls and enjoy right away or refrigerate for up to 3 days. Feel free to add the mousse to a piping bag if you feel like being fancy. Enjoy!

Notes

Vegan Swaps: To make this recipe vegan, do not use honey, and do look for dairy-free chocolate chips.
Serve with Flair: For a beautiful presentation, load the mousse into an icing piping bag with a decorative tip, then pipe the mousse into individual dishes.

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