Avocado Chocolate Ganache Mousse
Avocados bring a rich creaminess to this thick chocolate ganache-like mousse.
Making mousse with avocados is nothing new and whoever thought of it first is brilliant. The creaminess of the avocado lends itself perfectly to making a rich thick mousse. It feels like you’re indulging even though you’re really not.
Now I’m not saying this mousse is a health food. I’m just saying it’s better for you than other chocolate mousse recipes. And the texture is more like a really thick ganache. Which is awesome if you ask me. Hubby wasn’t a fan. He loves the light fluffiness of his mom’s chocolate mousse better. Guess that just means more of this mousse for me!
I topped my mousse with some slivered almonds. I like the nice crunch. It’s also really good with whipped cream or fresh fruit. I had fun with the mousse and portioned it in to differently shaped bowls to add some flare to the dish. No matter what you serve this in, it’s sure to be a hit.
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Avocado Chocolate Ganache Mousse
Avocados bring a rich creaminess to this thick chocolate ganache-like mousse.
Yield: Serves 2-4
Ingredients:
2 just ripe avocados
6 Tbsp honey
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp vanilla
heaping 1/2 cup cocoa
slivered almonds or other nut, for garnish
Directions:
Place all ingredients, except your garnish, in the bowl of a food processor. Process until completely smooth.
Spoon in to small serving bowls. Refrigerate until set, about 2 hours.
Sprinkle almonds on top of mousse and serve.
Recipe adapted from A Splash of Vanilla
I am Jen the Beantown Baker. Engineer by day and baking maven by night. Hubby serves as my #1 fan and official taste tester. We got hitched back in 2006. Barefoot. In the sand. With the waves crashing behind us. It was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. 
I read your guest post on Megan’s blog and your cookie-brownies look great! I hope you’re kicking butt in NYC!
I just drooled over these on Megan’s blog. So glad to see your KAF purchase going to good use!!
Those cookies looke so so so delicious! They would be a very dangerous addition to my recipes!
You know, if you ever need anyone to unload some of these sweet treats off to, just a friendly reminder that we are neighbors! 🙂 These look awesome and I can’t wait to hear how your NYC trip goes, I know you’re crushin’ it!
These look and sound amazing! So great to meet you last night in NYC! Love your site!
Off to check out the recipe…yum!
Thank you so much for your guest post! The cookies look amazing!