Meet your new favorite dessert: Chocolate Avocado Mousse. This ultra-creamy, deeply chocolatey treat comes together in minutes and will completely charm anyone who sneaks a spoonful—yes, even the skeptics! Imagine all the luscious richness of traditional mousse, made secretly wholesome with ripe avocados at the heart of every silken bite.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Naturally Creamy: The avocados create an unbelievably rich and velvety texture—no heavy cream required!
- Chocolate Dream: Real dark chocolate and raw cacao make every spoonful intensely decadent and satisfying.
- Quick and Easy: Just blend, chill, and serve—ten minutes to dessert heaven, no oven needed.
- Wholesome Indulgence: Full of healthy fats and fiber, this mousse is a treat you can actually feel good about.
Ingredients You’ll Need
The best part about Chocolate Avocado Mousse is how beautifully simple the ingredient list is! Each addition brings something special, from rich cacao and velvety avocados to a touch of natural sweetness and that irresistible hint of vanilla.
- Ripe Avocados: These are the star—make sure they’re soft and perfectly ripe for the creamiest texture and mildest flavor.
- Raw Cacao Powder: Provides bold, deep chocolate notes and boosts the mousse’s nutritional value.
- Maple Syrup: A natural sweetener that brings out the richness of the chocolate, and can be adjusted according to your taste.
- Coconut Milk (or other plant-based milk): Adds silkiness and just the right amount of moisture for blending.
- Vanilla Extract: Adds warmth and rounds out the chocolate flavor with a subtle sweet note.
- Dark Chocolate: Melted into the mix for extra depth, body, and a truly decadent finish.
- Pinch of Sea Salt: Just a sprinkle brightens all the flavors and balances the sweetness.
- Raspberries (optional): A fresh, fruity topping that pops against the dense chocolate richness.
Variations
This Chocolate Avocado Mousse is endlessly customizable! Whether you want to adjust for special diets, tailor the flavor to your mood, or riff with whatever’s in your cupboard, you’ve got lots of delicious options.
- Extra Chocolatey: Use a higher percentage dark chocolate or add a tablespoon of espresso powder for an even richer, deeper flavor.
- Nutty Twist: Blend in a couple tablespoons of almond or peanut butter for a salty-sweet, creamy boost.
- Keto/Sugar-Free: Swap maple syrup for your favorite low-carb sweetener, like stevia or monk fruit.
- Spicy Kick: Add a pinch of cayenne or cinnamon for a grown-up, Mexican chocolate-inspired mousse.
How to Make Chocolate Avocado Mousse
Step 1: Prep the Avocados
Slice your avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into your blender or food processor. The riper and softer they are, the easier they’ll blend and the smoother your mousse will be.
Step 2: Add Your Base Ingredients
Now add the raw cacao powder, maple syrup, coconut milk (or your favorite plant-based milk), vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt right on top of the avocado. These provide the foundation of chocolate flavor and add body to the mousse.
Step 3: Melt the Chocolate
Melt your dark chocolate either in the microwave (in 20-second bursts, stirring in between), or gently on the stovetop. As soon as it’s glossy and smooth, pour it into the blender with the other ingredients.
Step 4: Blend It All Up
Blend everything on high, pausing to scrape down the sides with a spatula to ensure that every last bit turns perfectly silky. Don’t stop until the mousse is completely smooth and glossy—a real treat for the eyes and the taste buds!
Step 5: Chill & Serve
Spoon the Chocolate Avocado Mousse into cute little jars or ramekins, then chill in the refrigerator for 30–60 minutes. This step helps set the mousse and makes it ultra-refreshing. Top with fresh raspberries just before serving and savor every luxurious bite!
Pro Tips for Making Chocolate Avocado Mousse
- Choose Your Avocados Carefully: Only use perfectly ripe avocados—if they’re even slightly underripe, you’ll end up with a mousse that tastes green and lacks that dreamy smoothness.
- Blend It Like You Mean It: For that ultra-silky texture, take a couple of extra blending breaks to scrape down the sides until the mixture is positively glossy and lump-free.
- Adjust Sweetness to Taste: Because avocados vary in size and ripeness, taste the mousse before chilling and add more maple syrup if you want a sweeter spoonful.
- Go Bold with Chocolate: Use a quality dark chocolate bar and raw cacao for best results—the deeper the chocolate, the richer the mousse.
How to Serve Chocolate Avocado Mousse
Garnishes
The fun is in the toppings! Fresh raspberries are classic and juicy, but you can also sprinkle on cacao nibs, toasted coconut flakes, chopped pistachios, or even a swirl of coconut whipped cream for extra flair and texture.
Side Dishes
This mousse is lovely all on its own, but it pairs beautifully with a crisp almond biscotti, a delicate tuile cookie, or simply some additional fresh fruit for a lighter touch. You could even serve alongside a tiny cup of espresso for a sophisticated finish!
Creative Ways to Present
Spoon the Chocolate Avocado Mousse into elegant stemmed glasses, dainty shot glasses for a dessert flight, or inside little hollowed oranges for a “wow” factor. A sprinkle of edible flowers or a chocolate curl on top takes it right into special-occasion territory.
Make Ahead and Storage
Storing Leftovers
Pop any leftover mousse in an airtight container and keep it in the fridge. It’ll stay luxuriously fresh and delicious for up to 2–3 days—the only challenge is resisting midnight spoonfuls!
Freezing
You can absolutely freeze Chocolate Avocado Mousse for up to a month. Scoop into small containers, cover tightly, and thaw in the fridge overnight when you’re ready to enjoy. Bonus: it’s pretty great half-frozen as a fudgy, semi-freddo treat.
Reheating
No reheating required! Serve your mousse chilled, straight from the fridge. If you froze the mousse, let it defrost in the refrigerator before spooning it into dishes for the best texture.
FAQs
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Does Chocolate Avocado Mousse really taste like avocado?
Not at all! When you use ripe avocados, the flavor is completely masked by the dark chocolate, cacao, maple syrup, and vanilla. What you’re left with is a beautifully creamy texture and a pure chocolate experience.
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Is this mousse vegan and gluten-free?
Yes, absolutely—Chocolate Avocado Mousse uses plant-based milk and maple syrup, making it both vegan and naturally gluten-free. Just make sure your chocolate bar doesn’t contain any sneaky dairy or gluten ingredients.
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Can I make Chocolate Avocado Mousse ahead of time?
Definitely! In fact, the mousse improves after chilling for a bit, so you can make it a day ahead and keep it refrigerated. That makes it perfect for meal prep or impressing dinner guests without any last-minute stress.
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How do I fix mousse that isn’t blending smooth?
If the mousse looks lumpy, scrape down the sides of your blender and add a splash more coconut milk. Continue blending until completely smooth—sometimes a little extra patience (and liquid) is all it takes for perfection.
Final Thoughts
If you haven’t tried Chocolate Avocado Mousse yet, you’re in for a seriously delightful surprise. It’s decadent, nourishing, and impossibly simple—my idea of dessert perfection. Give it a whirl and treat yourself to a bowlful of chocolatey bliss—you deserve it!
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Chocolate Avocado Mousse Recipe
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 8 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending, Mixing
- Cuisine: Modern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Indulge in this creamy and rich Chocolate Avocado Mousse that’s surprisingly healthy and decadent at the same time. With the goodness of avocados and dark chocolate, this dessert is a guilt-free pleasure!
Ingredients
Avocado Mousse:
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1/2 cup raw cacao powder
- 3 tablespoon maple syrup (add more if you like it sweet)
- 1/4 cup coconut milk or alternative plant-based milk
- Dash of vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
To Serve:
- 50 g dark chocolate
- Raspberries to serve (optional)
Instructions
- Cut open and deseed avocados: Scoop flesh out with a spoon and place into a blender or food processor.
- Add ingredients: Add cacao, maple syrup, milk, vanilla, and salt into the food processor.
- Melt chocolate: Melt the chocolate and add to the other ingredients.
- Blend: Blend all ingredients until completely smooth, pushing down the sides with a spatula for a silky consistency.
- Serve: Divide into jars, refrigerate for 30-60 minutes, then top with raspberries before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 329 kcal
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 1mg
