🍫🥑🍓 Chocolate Avocado Mousse & Strawberry Spoon Desserts Recipe
These No Bake Chocolate Avocado & Strawberry Mousse Spoon Desserts are a fun, elegant, yet easy Valentine's Day dessert that takes about 15 minutes to put together. They are vegetarian, gluten-free and Weight Watchers friendly. They are served on a spoon, so they are also the perfect bite sized mini dessert when you are trying to stay on track with your health goals and only want a "little dessert"!
Servings 14 servings
Calories 62kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Chocolate Avocado Mousse
- 1 whole avocado pitted
- 2 tablespoon agave syrup
- 4 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoon milk
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
Toppings
- 6-8 strawberries
- 14 half squares of dark chocolate bar * I use Lindt supreme dark chocolate (90% cocao)
Garnish
- unsweetened coconut
- 6-8 whole strawberries
Instructions
Avocado Chocolate Mousse
- Cut the avocado in half and remove the pit. Using a spoon, scoop out the flesh and put into a small blender or food processor.1 whole avocado
- Add the agave, cocoa powder, vanilla, milk and almond extract. Blend until very smooth.2 tablespoon agave syrup, 4 tablespoon cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon vanilla, ½ teaspoon almond extract, 2 tablespoon milk
Assembly
- Cut 7 strawberries in half and put ½ a strawberry (sliced side up with stem) on bottom of spoon.6-8 strawberries
- Fill a pastry bag, fitted with a IM tip full of avocado chocolate mousse. Pipe a dollop of mousse onto each strawberry half (as you would onto a cupcake) SEE VIDEO in NOTES * If you don't have a piping bag and tip, you can use a ziplock bag (just cut off one corner) and pipe the mousse in a circular motion.
- Cut each square of chocolate in half. Add a half piece of chocolate to each strawberry spoon.14 half squares of dark chocolate bar
- Remove remaining strawberry stems and finely chop strawberries, then sprinkle a few pieces on top of mousse, placing in front of chocolate bar piece.6-8 whole strawberries
Garnish
- Garnish with sprinkles of coconut (on top) and whole strawberries on the plate.unsweetened coconut
Notes
🎥 Video
Video: How to pipe with a IM tip.
Video: How to hull strawberries
Recipe Tips:
- Choose the Right Avocado: Use a ripe, creamy avocado for the mousse. To check if it’s ripe, gently press the skin—it should yield slightly without being too soft. Hass avocados work best due to their rich texture.
- Blend Thoroughly: For a silky-smooth mousse, blend the ingredients in a food processor for at least 1-2 minutes, pausing to scrape down the sides. This ensures there are no avocado chunks.
- Chill the Mousse Before Piping: After blending the mousse, let it chill in the fridge for 15-20 minutes. This firms up the texture slightly, making it easier to pipe and hold its shape on the strawberry.
- Use High-Quality Chocolate: Opt for a premium dark chocolate bar (70-90% cocoa) to balance the sweetness of the mousse and enhance the flavor. Bars with subtle notes of fruit or nuts complement the strawberries beautifully.
- Prep Strawberries with Care: Hulling strawberries cleanly and slicing them evenly ensures an elegant presentation. Use a small paring knife or a strawberry huller for precision.
- Use Mini Dessert Spoons: If you want an elegant look, use dessert spoons. I purchased the plastic spoons (affiliate link) in the photos at a local Dollar/Party store. They are called Mini Spoons or Disposable Mini Dessert Spoons. You could also use small ramen/ soup spoons, or any small porcelain spoons.
Nutrition
Serving: 1spoon | Calories: 62kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
