Chocolate Avocado Mousse Raspberries (Printable)
A smooth chocolate mousse enhanced with avocado and fresh raspberries for a luscious treat.
# What You Need:
→ Mousse
01 - 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
02 - 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
04 - 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of sea salt
→ Topping
07 - 1 cup fresh raspberries
08 - 2 tablespoons dark chocolate shavings (optional)
09 - Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
# Steps:
01 - Place avocados, cocoa powder, maple syrup, almond milk, vanilla extract, and sea salt into a food processor or high-speed blender.
02 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as necessary. Adjust sweetness to taste.
03 - Divide the mousse evenly into four serving glasses or bowls.
04 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm and allow flavors to meld.
05 - Just before serving, garnish each portion with fresh raspberries and, if desired, sprinkle with dark chocolate shavings and mint leaves.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It tastes like decadence but sneaks in real nutrition so you never feel that post-dessert heaviness.
- Fifteen minutes from craving to spoon means you can satisfy a chocolate emergency without planning.
- The raspberries cut through the richness with their bright tartness, making every bite feel balanced and alive.
02 -
- Avocado ripeness matters more than you think—underripe ones won't blend smooth, and overripe ones taste metallic rather than creamy.
- Chill the mousse before serving not just for texture but because cold chocolate tastes richer and more intense than room temperature chocolate.
- Raspberries lose their structure if added too early; add them right before serving so they stay whole and juicy, not dissolved into the mousse.
03 -
- Squeeze a whisper of lemon juice into the blender if the avocado flavor feels too heavy—acid lifts everything and keeps the mousse from tasting flat.
- Chill your serving glasses in the freezer for ten minutes before spooning in the mousse; cold glass keeps the mousse cold longer and makes the whole experience feel more intentional.