Chocolate Orange Avocado Mousse Recipe
A rich and creamy chocolate orange avocado mousse that combines the healthy fats of avocado with zesty orange and smooth chocolate flavors. This luscious, dairy-free dessert is naturally sweetened with maple syrup, making it a delicious and nutritious treat perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
Mousse Ingredients
- 1 ripe medium avocado (about 95 grams)
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- 1/2 tsp orange zest (plus extra for topping)
- 2 tbsp Dutch cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup melted semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- A pinch of sea salt
Optional Topping
- Coconut whipped cream
- Extra orange zest
Instructions
- Prepare Avocado: Start by washing the avocado, cutting it in half, and scooping out the flesh. Place the avocado flesh into a food processor or blender.
- Add Flavorings: Add the orange juice, orange zest, Dutch cocoa powder, melted semi-sweet chocolate chips, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt to the avocado in the blender.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend all the ingredients together for 1-2 minutes or until the mixture is completely smooth. Taste the mousse and adjust sweetness or flavoring as desired.
- Chill the Mousse: Transfer the mousse into ramequins or glasses using a piping bag for a neat presentation. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow it to set and flavors to meld.
- Serve: Optionally top with coconut whipped cream and extra orange zest before serving. Enjoy your delicious and healthy avocado dessert!
Notes
- Use ripe avocado for a smooth, creamy texture.
- Adjust maple syrup quantity for your preferred sweetness level.
- Melting the chocolate chips helps to blend smoothly with the mousse.
- Chilling enhances the texture and flavor of the mousse.
- Optional toppings like coconut whipped cream complement the citrus and chocolate flavors.
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