chocolate avocado mousse

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Karen Vandevander
Manassas, VA

I got this recipe off the Dr. Oz TV show. I know it sounds a bit strange, but it really is good and it's a great treat for those of us who are watching our weight but still have a royal chocolate jones...lol

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr 10 Min

Ingredients For chocolate avocado mousse

  • 12 oz
    good quality bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 2 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp
    chili powder
  • 1 lg
    ripe hass avocado, pitted and peeled
  • 3/4 c
    light brown sugar
  • 6
    egg whites

How To Make chocolate avocado mousse

  • 1
    Melt the chocolate with the cinnamon and chili powder in a double boiler over hot water and set aside.
  • 2
    Purée the avocado and brown sugar in a food processor until smooth. With the machine running, pour in the chocolate mixture.
  • 3
    Using a stand mixer or whisk, beat the egg whites until they form soft peaks. Fold the chocolate mixture into the egg whites.
  • 4
    Pour the mousse into 6 small serving bowls or wineglasses and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or covered overnight.

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