Chocolate Mousse Using Avocado
A rich, creamy chocolate mousse using avocado instead of cream, this easy no-bake dessert comes together in minutes and still tastes like real dessert.
- Prep Time: 5
- Total Time: 25
- Yield: 4 cups
- Category: Dessert
Ingredients
2 very ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
½ cup chocolate chips, melted or ⅓ cup hot chocolate powder
2–3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (to taste)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Big pinch of fine sea salt
2–4 tablespoons milk, any kind (as needed)
Instructions
If using chocolate chips, melt them in the microwave in 20-second intervals until smooth.
Add avocados, chocolate (or hot chocolate powder), sweetener, vanilla, salt, and 2 tablespoons milk to a blender or food processor.
Blend until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
Add additional milk one tablespoon at a time if needed to blend smoothly.
Taste and adjust sweetness or salt.
Chill for 20–30 minutes for best mousse texture, then serve.
Notes
Use very ripe avocados. They should feel soft when pressed — under-ripe avocados will affect both flavor and texture.
Blend longer than you think you need to. A fully smooth blend is key to removing any avocado taste.
Hot chocolate powder works well here. It adds both chocolate flavor and sweetness, making this an easy way to use up leftover holiday hot cocoa mix.
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