
Silky dairy-free mousse with avocado and cocoa
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
0 min
Total Time
1 hr 10 min
Servings
4
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Cost
Budget
$
Silky dairy-free mousse with avocado and cocoa
A decadent chocolate mousse made from avocado, cocoa powder, and coconut cream that is impossibly rich and completely dairy-free. No one will guess the secret ingredient.
10m
Prep Time
0m
Cook Time
70m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Difficulty
Budget $
Cost
(Updated )
This paleo chocolate mousse is a magic trick—avocado provides the silky, creamy texture of traditional mousse without any dairy or eggs. Chilling it intensifies the chocolate flavor.
Halve avocados and scoop flesh into a food processor or high-speed blender.
Add cocoa powder, maple syrup, coconut cream, vanilla, and sea salt.
Blend for 2-3 minutes, scraping down the sides, until completely smooth with no lumps.
Taste and adjust sweetness. Transfer to serving dishes.
Refrigerate at least 1 hour to set. Serve topped with fresh berries or coconut whipped cream.
Serve alongside a fresh baguette and salted butter
Pair with a crisp green salad with Dijon vinaigrette
Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream
Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with chocolate sauce before serving
Soy-based alternative with similar silky texture
Less liquid sweetener option
Test Kitchen Pick
Vanilla Extract
Helpful Pantry Staple
For baking and desserts, vanilla is often carrying more aroma than people expect. A better bottle gives the whole recipe a cleaner finish.
This is a small pantry move that usually makes baked goods taste more complete.
Vanilla extract is one of the easiest pantry upgrades to keep using.
Shop vanilla extract for this recipeUse the ripest avocados you can find—they blend smoother and have a more neutral flavor.
For a deeper chocolate flavor, add 2 tablespoons of melted dark chocolate to the blend.
Refrigerate for up to 2 days. The surface may darken slightly but the flavor remains unchanged.
Not applicable—serve chilled for best texture.
Per serving (0mg) · 4 servings
A moderate-calorie serving · based on a 2,000 cal daily diet
Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
Sarah Chen is a professional recipe developer and food editor with over a decade of experience in test kitchens and food media. She trained at the Culinary Institute of America before spending six years developing and testing recipes for national food publications, where she honed her ability to translate restaurant techniques into approachable home cooking. At RecipePool, Sarah leads recipe development, ensuring every dish is tested at least three times for clarity, accuracy, and genuine deliciousness. When she is not in the kitchen, she is browsing farmers markets and collecting vintage cookbooks.
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