Chocolate-Chili Avocado Mousse with Tequila Lime Drizzle

Allergens

Milk (Dairy)

Ingredients

• 2 ripe avocados
• 3 oz dark chocolate
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon ground chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons tequila
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• Fresh berries for garnish

Instructions

1. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler, then mix it with cocoa powder and chili powder until smooth.
2. Scoop out the flesh from the avocados and mash them in a large bowl. Stir in the melted chocolate mixture.
3. Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold this into the chocolate avocado mixture.
4. Chill the mousse in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
5. For the drizzle, mix together tequila and lime juice with sugar until it forms a syrup.
6. To serve, drizzle the syrup over each plate of mousse and garnish with fresh berries.

Chef’s Insight

This dish is perfect for a dinner party where guests can savor the flavors and appreciate the fusion of Mexican spices with traditional dessert ingredients.

Notes

This recipe is suitable for a vegetarian diet. It does contain dairy; however, it can be easily adapted to be vegan by using coconut cream instead of heavy cream.