Mmm….. yeah, I did. But before you go judging me or something — make it and tell me how it tastes.
Guaranteed to make you go oohing and aaahing…
We just returned from our road trip and I’m so so glad to be back home. In fact, I was way too glad and chose to whip this dessert up in 15 minutes to celebrate.
That’s what I call commitment. To desserts. I’d give up everything, including unpacking in order to indulge into desserts.
Mmmmm…
I know many out there might be skeptical about avocados in desserts. As long as the avocados are very ripe and absolutely mashed by whipping it with a wire whisk until silky smooth, you’d be able to taste a very faint hint of avocados in this mousse.
Extremely faint, I promise.
The only lengthy time it took in this recipe is waiting by the refrigerator with a spoon. An hour I tell ya.
That’s how much importance I give to desserts in my life. Unpacking is not as fun.
Makes 2 servings
Ingredients:
- 2 very ripe avocados
- 4 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tbsp agave nectar
- 1 tbsp instant coffee
- pinch of salt
Garnish –> chopped raw pistachios
Directions:
- Whisk coconut oil, agave nectar and instant coffee until incorporated. Add chocolate and microwave on high for 30 seconds until chocolate begins to melt. Add another 15 seconds if need be. Do not microwave too much or too hot. You don’t want to breakdown the components of chocolate. Just melting it would do. Mix everything together.
- In another bowl, add avocados and whisk it with a wire whisk until silky smooth.
- Combine melted chocolate into smooth avocado and whisk until incorporated. Sprinkle in a pinch of salt.
- Divide mousse equally into two glasses and chill for an hour before serving, topped with chopped raw pistachios.
Off to steal a couple of bites from the Husband’s share of mousse. He’s not a huge fan of desserts. Shocker, I know 😀
Have a great weekend my friends!
What is your favorite dessert? Mine would be anything and everything! So obvious, no?
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A delightful mousse. I really have to try making desserts with avocados….
Cheers,
Rosa
I’M IN. I love avocado in dessert, and mousse has been on my list. Pinned and shared!
Dorothy — thanks for pinning and sharing, dear 🙂
We’re on the fence about using avocados in desserts, but this looks so dark and delicious that we might just topple over to the buttery side 🙂
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Tadka Pasta — there’s nothing “buttery” in this recipe 😉
The very thought of avocados nauseates me but when I look at your post all I see is heaven – you amaze me 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
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Unpacking is the thing I loathe, like literally! And, when given a option to make a dessert which needs only 15 minutes, did somebody say unpacking? Nope, I dint hear! 😀
Gonna try this real soon. But can you also tell me another healthy substitute for avacados coz in India getting nice ripe avacados is a bit of a problem.
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Charul — try thick coconut creme as a healthy sub for avocados. But don’t whisk it as much. Just fold it into the chocolate 🙂
That an gorgeous dessert…..love that silky smooth texture may be b’coz of avocados…..you know how much i am in search of those gorgeous spoons….
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Lubna — thanks dear. I am working with someone to make the spoons more available. Details soon 🙂
Wow…I am waiting…….
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It looks rich and lovely. I take my hat off to you cooking something so healthy. Hope your husband liked it
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Tania — the Husband loved it, but thanks to him for the leftovers. I had more spoons to lick!
I’ve seen avocado used in desserts before but I’ve never taken the plunge and cooked with it myself but this looks great!
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what a beautiful dessert! I’ll take the husband’s serving 🙂
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Unpacking is the worst part of coming home, but this makes it all better!
Liren recently posted..Savory Fig and Grape Tart
Liren — so true!!
I have been seeing this avocado mousse recipe of so long now but like you mentioned I haven’t had the heart to add chocolate to avocados 🙁 May be I should finally just give in and try this recipe! Looks amazingly creamy and good 🙂
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Chin — do try it and let me know how it tastes! Raw, vegan, healthy and delicious, it can’t get better than that 😉
It looks amazing! I love the idea of avocado in it.
Lakshmi — thanks so much! It means a lot, coming from you 🙂
Raising my hand, I was skeptical until I saw your pics. Lovely deep chocolatey color. You take the best trips btw!
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Shulie — you’d never know till you try it. I am sick of travelling, btw. No joke.
easy chocolatey mousse like this is a fave in my house. i am usually very impatient with it too:) gorgeous clicks!
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That looks satisfyingly decadent and rich, I can imagine the taste just how it looks.
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You wouldn’t even guess there were avocados in there… I bet it tastes good.
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This looks awesome! Avocados make it healthier and creamier. Looks smooth, creamy and chocolicious!
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Hehe I’ve tried avocado with chocolate and I really like it although I had to be somewhat convinced 😛
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Oh, yum! I love avocados + am always happy to see desserts that use them. This sounds wonderful, + much healthier than the average mousse!
amy @ fearless homemaker recently posted..slow-cooker pulled pork
I dont think so u have gone nuts. I had tasted once an Avocado shake with choco sauce and I likesdit. Now thats the opposite of the ingredient amounts, so I am convinced it will create a great taste experience.
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i have seen the avocado mousse recipes and i did want to make it… but i made an avocado cake before making the mousse and that put me off totally of baking anything with avocado. but still since this is a mousse and not anything baked, i will still give it a try 🙂
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Dassana — try it and let me know how it tastes. I’m unsure about the “cake” route, but something like a brownie might work 🙂
i made the avocado chocolate mousse today. and i was so impatient that i took very very quick shots and not even refrigerated the mousse. just had to have the mousse quickly 😉 it was super delicious. will write a post in some time.
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I’m not judging because I like the idea. It’s chocolate plus healthy avocado. It must work together.
Marta — you are right, it does! 😀
Hello,
I’m glad to see your experiment with avocado is super tempting, Mousse looks very creamy & silky. Irresistible clicks… 🙂
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A glorious chocolate mousse! Avocado must have given it extra flavours and creaminess.
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As soon as I find some good avocado, I prepare this delicious mousse. Thanks for your detailed recipe.
Cucina Italiana — you are welcome! And please let me know how it tastes 🙂
What lovely color and wonderful textured Mousse….and to say that it has Avocado in it!
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I absolutely love the idea of combining avocado and chocolate! My local supermarket has a great avocado sale going on so it looks like I’ll have to buy a few to make these!
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My fave thing to get jaws to drop is avocado mousse- no one ever believes that it’s raw, vegan, no-bake…or….that it’s an avocado! Your mousse looks awesome!
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Averie — thanks dear! and you are so right about the use of avocados in desserts. One has to try it to believe it 🙂
What a delightful and healthy dessert… Love the use of avocadoes with chocolate ! Love photographs !!
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Excellent recipe. Simple and delicious recipes. Good for you.
I cook tonight your recipe
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Hi! Thank you and please let me know how it tastes. No cooking required, really 🙂
I love your adventures with avocados in baking and now this mousse!
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Nik — thanks a lot buddy 🙂
Ooh that looks so decadent… i love avocado – gotta give this mousse a shot.
Laavanya — thanks a lot. Do try it and let me know how it tastes 🙂
Am I the only one left who hasn’t tried avocados in a dessert? I can only imagine the sily creaminess they add to a mousse – and I am intrigued! But boy does the mousse look out of this world good!
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Jamie — Thanks sweets. I was skeptical too, until I tried 😉
Hi, This looks very yummy and mouth watering. definitely i will try and let u know. you have described it really good anyone can follow it . thanks for a wonderful recipe.
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I’ve never tried avocado and chocolate together! Actually I’ve never tried avocado in desserts at all! And this looks like a good start for me! The recipe is simple and it looks so delicious!
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oh my Kiran. This looks incredible. your pictures are just out of this world. i’ve heard of this combo and it’s on my to make list. definitely have to try it soon before the avocado season is up or is it already.
delicious!
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I’m not vegan, but this chocolate mousse makes me want to become one!
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Julia — you most certainly don’t have to be vegan to enjoy this guilt-free and healthy mousse 🙂
This looks really interesting, and I’m intrigued to try it. Your photography and you website are absolutely beautiful!
I’ve tried your chocolate avocado brownies and this is on my lists to try next. I just love the avocado-chocolate combo. Thanks for sharing Kiran
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This is funnily enough just the thing I’ve been rummaging for! Excellent and thankyou!
Can I make this the night before ?
Just tried this recipe for dessert! It was delicious! easy peasy! Thank u for sharing it! And your pics are amazing! Its so inspiring! keep up the good work!
is it okay to substitute honey for agave nectar?
Hi, I tried making this dessert tonight and I think it turned out pretty good although I couldn’t get the avocado completely smooth, oh and I did leave out the coffee because I don’t like coffee but is there a way to make it without the coconut oil? I’m not a big fan of coconut and I was hoping I wouldn’t be able to taste it but I could, other than tasting the coconut I loved the recipe, thanks for sharing!
Hi Cathie, thanks for trying the recipe. Sure, you can definitely sub coconut oil with any flavorless fat. I wouldn’t recommend leaving it out completely because it will alter the texture of the mousse. It won’t be silky smooth, might end up grainy in texture. Good luck!
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