Vegan Chocolate Avocado Mousse Cups (Printable)

Creamy avocado-based chocolate mousse topped with salty cacao crunch for a rich dairy-free dessert experience.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Mousse

01 - 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
02 - 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1/4 cup maple syrup
04 - 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Sea Salt Crunch

07 - 1/4 cup raw cacao nibs
08 - 2 tablespoons chopped roasted almonds
09 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
10 - Flaky sea salt for sprinkling

# How-To:

01 - Combine avocados, cocoa powder, maple syrup, almond milk, vanilla extract, and fine sea salt in a food processor or high-powered blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
02 - Taste the mousse and adjust sweetness or chocolate intensity as desired by adding additional maple syrup or cocoa powder.
03 - Divide the mousse evenly among 4 small serving cups or ramekins.
04 - In a small bowl, mix cacao nibs, chopped almonds, and 1 tablespoon maple syrup until evenly coated.
05 - Sprinkle the cacao nib mixture over each mousse cup. Finish with a generous pinch of flaky sea salt on top.
06 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to achieve optimal texture and flavor development.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Nutrient-Dense: Uses heart-healthy avocados for a creamy base.
  • Quick & Easy: Requires only 15 minutes of active preparation time.
  • Gourmet Texture: The contrast between smooth mousse and salty cacao nib crunch is chef-quality.
02 -
  • Chilling is Key: Don't skip the one-hour refrigeration; it allows the flavors to meld and the mousse to firm up.
  • Salt Balance: Use high-quality flaky sea salt for the topping to provide the best textural contrast and flavor pop.
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