Dark Chocolate Avocado Mousse
Satisfy your sweet tooth with our chocolate avocado mousse. This decadent dark chocolate dessert is rich in healthy fats thanks to the secret addition of avocado. The creaminess of the fruit, combined with our luxurious 70% cocoa EXCELLENCE chocolate, creates a rich and sumptuous mousse. Explore the recipe below and indulge in the delightful flavors of this avocado and chocolate mousse recipe.
Maitre Chocolatier’s Tip
You can make this dark chocolate avocado mousse recipe suitable for vegans by using your favorite plant-based milk. You can also sprinkle with fresh berries instead of (or in addition to) chopped hazelnuts for an extra burst of flavor.
70% Cocoa Dark Chocolate EXCELLENCE Bar (3.5 oz)
Easy
4 people
Ingredients
- 3.5 oz Lindt EXCELLENCE 70% Cocoa Dark Chocolate, chopped
- 2 medium-sized ripe avacados
- 3/4 cup milk, at room temperature (see tip)
- 6 small dates or 2 large Medjool dates, pitted
- 4.4 oz unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tsp maple syrup, or to taste
Instructions
- Put the chopped chocolate into a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of barely simmering water. Stir until the chocolate is melted. Remove from the heat and leave to cool for 5 minutes.
- Slice open the avocados and remove the pit. Scoop out the flesh into a food processor.
- Add milk, dates, applesauce, maple syrup (to taste), and the melted chocolate to the food processor.
- Blend for 3-4 minutes until the mixture is perfectly smooth.
- Spoon the mixture into 4 medium-sized bowls or glasses. Sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts. Top each serving with a square of Lindt Excellence 70% Cocoa Dark Chocolate.
- Serve straight away. Chocolate avocado mousse is best enjoyed in summer, offering a refreshing treat with its creamy, chilled texture.
