Avocado chocolate mousse (no cream and no eggs)

Avocado chocolate mousse is a rich and creamy chocolate dessert made without using cream or eggs and can be prepared in minutes.

It is a quick and easy dessert perfect for busy days or for when you don't want to spend too much time in the kitchen.

This dairy free chocolate mousse recipe uses avocado to give it its creamy texture. It ideal for anyone wanting to make mousse without using eggs or cream.

The quantities are sufficient for around 6 servings (espresso cup size). Although this may seem to be a small serving size this mousse is more filling than a traditional chocolate mousse and you don't need a large portion.

For other easy dessert recipes you might like to make ice cream and coffee affogato or try this recipe for lemon mousse or white chocolate mousse.

And if you still have a good supply of cocoa powder you could make a batch of chocolate banana muffins.

Ingredients

• 3 ripe avocados - any type of avocado can be used such as Hass avocado, Fuerte avocado or Bacon avocado.
• 125g cocoa powder - minimum 70% cocoa content for a rich chocolaty flavour. Check there are no lumps before adding to the other mousse ingredients.
• 45g runny honey - you can adjust the amount of honey to suit your taste.
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.

How to prepare

Scoop out the insides of the avocados and place in a food processor.

Add the cocoa powder, honey and vanilla extract and and pulse until mixed to an even consistency.

Check for taste and add a little more honey or vanilla to suit your taste.

Spoon into small glasses, bowls or espresso cups and chill before serving.

How to store

This mousse can be stored in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.

How to serve

• This chocolate mousse is delicious served on its own.
• Or you could add a spoonful of red berries.
• Or a dollop of whipped cream.
• This mousse can also be used as a quick and easy frosting for cakes or muffins.
• Or you could use as a topping for a cheesecake style dessert in place of cheesecake cream.

Tips

• Heat the spoon in a jug of hot water before measuring the honey so that it slides easily off the spoon.
• To make a vegan chocolate mousse substitute a plant based sweetener such a maple syrup in place of honey.
• If you prefer a slightly sweeter mousse simply add a little more honey.

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