Chocolate Avocado Mousse

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
12 oz good-quality bittersweet chocolate, chopped2 tsp ground cinnamon1 tsp chili powder1 large, ripe Hass avocado, pitted and peeled3/4 cup light brown sugar6 egg whites
Directions
Serves 6

Melt the chocolate with the cinnamon and chili powder in a double boiler over hot water and set aside. Puree the avocado and brown sugar in a food processor until smooth. With the machine running, pour in the chocolate mixture. Using a stand mixer or whisk, beat the egg whites until they form soft peaks. Fold the chocolate mixture into the egg whites. Pour the mousse into 6 small serving bowls or wineglasses and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or, covered, overnight.


Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CTOWNSKINNYB.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 513.6
  • Total Fat: 27.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 74.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 60.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.4 g
  • Protein: 8.9 g

Member Reviews
  • CD12695475
    I really liked this, but the rest of the family thought it was just so-so or downright not good. Be sure to use a food processor, not a blender, or you will have inappetizing "pieces" in your mousse. Might also want to reduce the amount of cinnamon somewhat. - 7/17/12