Best of the World: Chocolate Avocado Mousse
A rich, velvety dessert blending avocado, cocoa, and a hint of chili for a globally inspired sweet treat. This Fusion-inspired recipe (vegan), ready in about 20 minutes, layers avocados, cocoa powder, honey 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 300 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.
Ingredients
- 3, ripe avocados
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 2 tbsp cocoa nibs
- 1/2 cup, fresh raspberries
- 4 oz, chopped dark chocolate
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a blender, combine 3 ripe avocados, 1/3 cup cocoa powder, 1/4 cup honey, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/4 tsp chili powder, and 1/4 cup almond milk. Blend until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Step 2: Divide mixture into 4 ramekins. Top each with 1 tbsp cocoa nibs and 1/2 cup fresh raspberries. Chill for 2 hours until set.
- Step 3: Just before serving, melt 4 oz dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Drizzle over mousse and garnish with additional raspberries and cocoa nibs. Serve chilled.







