Chocolate Avocado Mousse

To be honest with you guys, I really wasn’t sure I wanted to make this recipe.  I LOVE me some avocados… but did I really want them for dessert?  Even after slicing them up, I considered just making some guacamole out of these pretty avocados.

I chose the recipe from Giada De Laurentiis because, well… it’s Giada.  Surely, Giada wouldn’t mess up these beautiful avocados.

Even after I made it and gave it time to chill, it took me a little while to actually try it.  Like a little kid, I stared at it… I sniffed it and examined it before I dipped my spoon in.  Oh boy… this stuff was good!  It is has a wonderfully rich chocolate flavor, as you can imagine.  The chocolate chips + the cocoa powder make it rich perfection.

And, it’s so rich that the 1/4 cup serving is plenty.  I’ve eaten through 4 servings that I made (and still have 2 left!)  With every tiny cup I eat, I’m amazed by how rich and delicious the flavor it.  So chocolate-y, and with a texture similar to chocolate frosting (which I love!)

Be bold, be daring, and try this… and by all means, let me know what you think!

Chocolate Avocado Mousse

From Giada De Laurentiis

Serves 6

INGREDIENTS

 1/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips

2 very ripe avocados, peeled and pitted

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/4 cup agave

1/2 Tbsp. pure vanilla extract

1/8 tsp. fine salt

1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk