Butter me up with Avacado Chocolate Mousse

Its a California thing, you wouldn't understand



So I've been told that there are two things you can add to a plate and call it "Cali styled." One is BBQ tri-tip. The other is natures butter...the beautiful, sweet, silky, avocado. Can't argue there. It's great alone, but its fantastic prepared in just about any way! I once lived near Carpenteria in Sunny Santa Barbara. I was spoiled, they'd have the avocado fest in about October. There was anything from Avocado ice cream to bacon maple guacamole. I could eat this stuff everyday and I'm sure I did. Can't say its 100% safe to do that. Since it is a fatty fruit, moderation is always necessary. 1/4 of the fruit a day is all you should really have.

I scoff at midwesteners who see this scrumptious fruit as exotic. Shame on you! It's not exotic, its a way of life. -Because I simply can't live without it in my life... so what did I do? I found a simple way to combine both my love of chocolate to make an amazingly healthy dessert!

I spotted this recipe on Dr. Oz's show. I was running at the gym and glanced up to see this marvelous invention, I fell in love and knew instantly I had to have it for myself. Being busy and unable to cook it took me a few days to get around to it, but I couldn't get it out of my mind. I longed to feel its creamy silk on my tongue.

The disclaimer is that I'm on the Standard Process Detox right now therefore cheating with sugar and chocolate is a big no no. So really, I make this for you, reader. As I get to only look but not touch.

Although if I were to want to cheat, I wouldn't feel guilty with this pleasure. Its healthy! This is for the person whose looking for a raw, dairy free dessert, as those are hard to find. So happy eats! As always, I spotted this recipe, but I guarantee you I will find a way to make it better!

(avacado can have its nice own unique flavor and sweetness. Depending on the chocolate it can have sweetness too, so you can skip the sugar if you wish!)

Chocolate Avocado Mousse

Ingredients

12 oz. good quality bittersweet chocolate, chopped

2 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp chili powder

1 large, ripe Hass avocado, pitted and peeled

3/4 cup light brown cane sugar (or sugar subs such as stevia, agave etc.)

6 egg

Ok all things fair trade is good to me, pricey but worth it.

But if you don't want to pay top dollar, refer to TJ's

But if your feeling extravagant and luxurious, buy a nice bar of xoxo...there's even a love poem inside, I simply cannot live without!

Directions:

-Melt the chocolate with the cinnamon and chili powder in a double boiler over hot water and set aside.
-Purée 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.

Optional (but phenomenal)

-Get mexican chili powder and dust atop your serving cup
-dust a few sprinkles of fleur de sel, it will really bring out the flavors.

Serve and enjoy!

This has nothing to do with food, but this is an art installation I spotted and its simply fantastic what this artist did with shadow play. I love shadow puppets and this has elevated my love!



These are french (Macrons), not to be confused with the coconut (Macaroons). --This is just a preview of whats to come in my next post. So keep reading!