Baked Chocolate-Avocado Mousse with Coconut Whipped Cream

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Silky smooth chocolate mousse made creamy with ripe avocados, baked lightly for depth, and topped with airy coconut whipped cream for a dairy-free dessert delight. This American-inspired recipe (vegan, gluten free), ready in about 30 minutes, layers ripe avocados, unsweetened cocoa powder, pure maple syrup into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F. In a blender, combine 2 medium peeled and pitted avocados, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/3 cup pure maple syrup, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp sea salt. Blend until completely smooth.
  2. Step 2: Pour the avocado-chocolate mixture into 4 small ramekins or oven-safe dishes, dividing evenly. Place the ramekins in a baking dish and fill the dish with hot water halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
  3. Step 3: Bake for 15 minutes until the mousse firms slightly but remains creamy. Remove from oven and cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  4. Step 4: Meanwhile, scoop 1 cup chilled full-fat coconut milk (only the solid part) into a chilled bowl. Whip with 2 tbsp powdered sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed for 3-4 minutes until fluffy.
  5. Step 5: Serve the chilled mousse topped with dollops of coconut whipped cream and 2 tbsp dark chocolate shavings as garnish.

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