Pin it A rich creamy chocolate mousse made with ripe avocados and dark chocolate finished with fresh raspberries for a burst of flavor and color.
I first made this avocado chocolate mousse for a family birthday dinner looking for a dessert everyone could enjoy. The smooth texture always surprises guests when they learn there is avocado inside.
Ingredients
- Large ripe avocados: 2 peeled and pitted
- Dark chocolate (70% cocoa): 100 g (3.5 oz) chopped
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: 3 tbsp
- Pure maple syrup (or honey): 4 tbsp
- Pure vanilla extract: 2 tsp
- Sea salt: Pinch
- Unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice): 3 tbsp or more as needed
- Fresh raspberries: 125 g (1 cup)
- Dark chocolate shaved or finely chopped (optional): 1 tbsp
- Fresh mint leaves (optional for garnish):
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate:
- Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or in the microwave stirring until smooth. Cool slightly.
- Blend the mousse:
- Combine avocados melted chocolate cocoa powder maple syrup vanilla and sea salt in a food processor. Blend till smooth and creamy scraping the sides if needed.
- Adjust consistency:
- Add almond milk one tablespoon at a time and blend till mousse is at your desired consistency.
- Sweeten to taste:
- Taste and add more maple syrup if you wish.
- Chill and serve:
- Spoon mousse evenly into serving glasses. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
- Add toppings:
- Top each mousse with raspberries shaved chocolate and mint leaves before serving.
Pin it My kids love helping blend the mousse and add their favorite berries on top which makes dessert feel special for everyone at the table.
Required Tools
You will need a food processor or high-powered blender a heatproof bowl a spatula and serving glasses.
Allergen Information
Contains tree nuts if using almond milk. May contain traces of dairy or soy. Gluten-free. Always check ingredient labels for cross-contamination.
Nutritional Information
Each serving has about 270 calories 17 g total fat 29 g carbohydrates and 4 g protein.
Pin it This dessert is easy to assemble and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser to end any meal on a sweet note.
Common Questions
- → How do I achieve a smooth mousse texture?
Melt the chocolate gently and blend it thoroughly with ripe avocados, cocoa, syrup, and liquid until completely smooth. Using a food processor helps achieve the desired creamy consistency.
- → Can I substitute the sweetener used?
Yes, pure maple syrup or honey work well. Adjust the amount to your taste preference for balanced sweetness without overpowering the chocolate.
- → What alternatives can I use for almond milk?
Any plant-based milk or regular milk can be added gradually to reach the preferred mousse thickness, ensuring a smooth texture.
- → How long should the mousse chill before serving?
Chilling for at least one hour allows flavors to meld and the mousse to set for a light, airy bite.
- → What fruits can replace raspberries for topping?
Strawberries, blackberries, or a mix of fresh berries work beautifully as the topping, adding vibrant color and a fresh burst.
- → Is it possible to make this richer?
Adding a tablespoon of coconut cream during blending increases the richness without changing the vibrant avocado flavor.