Yes, you read that title right, avocado and caramel mixed with cocoa powder to create a delicious mousse that no one could resist! Avocado and caramel are the ingredients in this month’s Crazy Ingredient Challenge hosted by Hungry Little Girl. I happen to LOVE avocado, but I never made anything like a dessert with it before. I thought about making a cheesecake, but I wanted something completely different. Oh, yeah, I never made a mousse before last night ( Sunday) either 🙂 This isn’t a light, airy mousse, it’s much denser, and very rich tasting, so it would be perfect for a special occasion.
- 3 ripe avocados
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup caramel syrup plus a little extra to drizzle on top
- sliced fruit of your choice: strawberries, blueberries, peaches, etc
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Using a sharp knife, slice the avocados and remove the pits. Coarsely chop, if desired.
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Put into a food processor and add the sugar, cocoa powder, and caramel syrup. Process for a few minutes, then turn off the food processor, scrap down the sides of the bowl with a spoon, and chop up the avocados a bit with the spoon if necessary. Continue to process for a few more minutes, stopping every two minutes or so to scrape the sides of the bowl. Process until the mixture is perfectly smooth, then transfer into dessert bowls.
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Mixture will thicken with refrigeration. Top with sliced fruit if desired and drizzle with a little caramel syrup before serving.
Nutritional information does not include fruit topping.
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Sarah says
This recipe looks easy and delicious! I love that pairing. I’ve been wanting to make a pudding or mousse with avocado and chocolate for awhile. I think seeing your and Cindy’s awesome dishes are making me do it right now!
Bernadette says
Well, I hate to MAKE you do it…but feel free 😉
cynthial1956 says
Call me crazy, but I have never made a mousse as of yet! This one might have to be on the menu! Love the fresh fruit with this mousse!
Kelster says
Two avocado puddings/mousses? The universe is telling me to take this off my to-make list and make it immediately!
Bernadette says
Absolutely! Plus, Cindy and I are friend’s and we’ve thought alike before 🙂
Jenni @ Jenni's Ferris Wheel of Food says
Looks delicious!!
Jutta Lenihan says
I can absolutely imagine sitting on my balcony, dipping apple slices into this bowl of deliciousness and enjoying life. Simply mouthwatering 🙂
Bernadette says
Thanks Jutta!
Lori @Lori's Culinary Creations says
Great addition to this months challenge! Wow….
Marlys @ This and That says
I love avocados so I am sure that I will love this..
Cindy @Hun... What's for Dinner? says
OMG Bernadette! Can’t beleive we both chose to try the same idea for this challenge! Too funny.
Bernadette says
We did?! I’ll be right over to check your’s out!