So this mousse. Chocolatey. Creamy. Rich. It's gluten-free, dairy-free, and your mouth will be none the wiser, while your stomach will be all the happier. Plus, it's incredibly easy to make. Put it in one large tureen for a grand display or into individual little ramekins for a pot d'creme flourish.
Ingredients:
2 bars (or 6 oz.) dairy-free fine chocolate
2 large ripe avocados
2 tablespoons unsweetened natural cocoa powder
2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
1 vanilla bean pod
6 tablespoons maple syrup
¼ - ½ cup sugar
1 (5.4 oz.) can of coconut cream
Note: This is not the same as coconut milk and will not turn out the same.
Directions:
- Cut one bar in half, reserving half of one bar for shavings.
- Place a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water, making sure the base doesn’t touch the water.
- Break the remaining chocolate into the bowl and stir, allowing it to melt. While you break it, appreciate the fine snap! sound that high quality chocolate makes when it breaks.
- Once melted, set aside to cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, halve and stone the avocados, then scoop the flesh into a food processor or blender, discarding the skins.
- Split the vanilla bean pod down the middle, scoop out the beans, and add them to the food processor.
- Add the remaining ingredients and pulse for a few seconds. Scrape down the sides with a spatula, then pulse again to combine.
- Pour in the cooled chocolate, then pulse a final time until creamy and smooth.
- Put into desired serve ware, then pop in the fridge to chill for at least 30 minutes. Serve with an extra grating of chocolate.
Note: For a different flavor, try using Lavender essential oil instead of Peppermint! Just be sure to add fewer drops of Lavender
Serves 8