Keto Chocolate Mousse

Avocados are the key ingredient for creaminess.

This keto mousse will get its wealthy, creamy texture from avocados. Should you’re a bit cautious of utilizing them in desserts, we promise its wonderful. We’ve used it because the star of a few of our favourite dishes like avocado ice cream and Vietnamese Sinh Tố Bơ. However on this case, the gentle taste of avocado will get masked immediately by the cocoa powder and the creamy texture weirdly works. 

Wow! However how do I select a ripe avocado?

Simple! Give it a delicate squeeze. If it frivolously yields to some stress, it is in all probability good. If it feels smooth or mushy with a bit stress, it is doubtless previous its prime.

I’ve avocados, however they don’t seem to be ripe but. Something I can do to hurry up ripening?!

Similar to apples, inserting avocados in a brown paper bag may also help them ripen extra shortly.

Do I would like to make use of heavy cream?

Nope! If you wish to make this non-dairy, we discover subbing in coconut milk is your finest finest. Its subtly candy taste pairs completely with the avocado.

Do I’ve to salt it?

YES. Do not underestimate the facility of a pinch of salt to desserts! It’ll assist carry out the cocoa taste. 

What else might I prime it with?

This could style wonderful—and provide you with a bit extra protein—topped with some chopped toasted almonds. We additionally love pairing sesame with sweets, so toasted sesame seeds would work effectively right here, too. 

Ingredients

• 2 ripe avocados
• 3/4 c. heavy cream
• 1/2 c. keto-approved chocolate chips (we love Lily’s), melted
• 1/4 c. honey or your favourite keto sweetener
• 3 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• chocolate curls, for garnish (optionally available)

Instructions

Step 1

In a meals processor or blender, mix all elements besides chocolate curls till clean. 

Step 2

Switch to serving glasses and refrigerate half-hour and as much as 1 hour. Garnish with chocolate curls if utilizing.