Avocado Chocolate Ganache Mousse
Avocados bring a rich creaminess to this thick chocolate ganache-like mousse.
Making mousse with avocados is nothing new and whoever thought of it first is brilliant. The creaminess of the avocado lends itself perfectly to making a rich thick mousse. It feels like you’re indulging even though you’re really not.
Now I’m not saying this mousse is a health food. I’m just saying it’s better for you than other chocolate mousse recipes. And the texture is more like a really thick ganache. Which is awesome if you ask me. Hubby wasn’t a fan. He loves the light fluffiness of his mom’s chocolate mousse better. Guess that just means more of this mousse for me!
I topped my mousse with some slivered almonds. I like the nice crunch. It’s also really good with whipped cream or fresh fruit. I had fun with the mousse and portioned it in to differently shaped bowls to add some flare to the dish. No matter what you serve this in, it’s sure to be a hit.
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Avocado Chocolate Ganache Mousse
Avocados bring a rich creaminess to this thick chocolate ganache-like mousse.
Yield: Serves 2-4
Ingredients:
2 just ripe avocados
6 Tbsp honey
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp vanilla
heaping 1/2 cup cocoa
slivered almonds or other nut, for garnish
Directions:
Place all ingredients, except your garnish, in the bowl of a food processor. Process until completely smooth.
Spoon in to small serving bowls. Refrigerate until set, about 2 hours.
Sprinkle almonds on top of mousse and serve.
Recipe adapted from A Splash of Vanilla
I am Jen the Beantown Baker. Engineer by day and baking maven by night. Hubby serves as my #1 fan and official taste tester. We got hitched back in 2006. Barefoot. In the sand. With the waves crashing behind us. It was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. 
This recipe looks fantastic, I would love to try it, any idea what I could use as a substitute for the frozen whipped topping? I think such a thing would be hard to find here, can I make it? x
wow that looks simple, and 3 muskateers are the “healthier” candy bar, right? hehe
Um, why is this recipe so easy? This could be deadly in my kitchen!
These are SUCH a good idea!! Seriously, I’m super impressed! 🙂
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Who knew you could make 3 Musketeers?! I can’t wait to try this recipe!
Wow! They look just like the real deal, and that recipe sounds way too easy. So dangerous!!
Oh my goodness…these look amazing! Nicely done : )
Homemade candy makes my feel not as guilty when I’m devouring a whole bunch 🙂
Seriously, you’re an amazing baker!! I would never think to make these at home. They look fantastic!
I was afraid to read through the whole recipe in fear I’d run straight to the kitchen. they look amazing
THis is my boyfriend’s favorite candy bar… I have to make these! 🙂
These sound amazing Jen! Super simple- yet incredibly indulgent and definitely would satisfy a sweet tooth…or two…
Wow – I had no idea these could be homemade! They look delicious!
I must make this! It’s one of mine and my husband’s favorite candy bar! YOurs look so great. I can’t wait to try it.
This is my 2nd favorite candy. Now if only you could make butterfingers!! Love these, nicely done!!
I LOVE how easy this recipe is! *saving*
This candy gave me awesome mom status for quite a while. : )
You are so talented! I wouldn’t have the patience to dip each of those little bites 🙂
I could not be trusted around these treats. They look too good to have just one, two or three….
I just made these homemade 3 Musketeers. My family said they tasted like the real thing, only a little richer. Mine were definitely not as pretty, they are so ugly 🙂
Oh yea Kristi, mine weren’t very pretty. The only pretty ones I could find are in the picture!
Wow! You MADE those? So impressed.
Made these with my grandson and they were great! My husband now won’t eat a store bought musketeers bar.
beantownbaker — July 14th, 2013 @ 4:17 pm
Isn’t that the good and bad thing about making stuff like this at home? Then you’ll never go back to store bought again!
Could you tell me how many cups is in a 8oz tub of whipped topping??
beantownbaker — August 30th, 2013 @ 7:22 am
From Kraft’s website, an 8 oz. tub of cool whip yields 3 cups.