Pickled Ginger Avocado Chocolate Mousse

Ingredients

• 2 ripe avocados
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 cup chocolate chip melts
• 2 tbs maple syrup
• 1 tbs mirin
• 1 tsp vanilla extract •
• 1/4 cup cream
• Pinch of salt
• 2 tbsp finely chopped pickled ginger (plus extra for garnish)
• Optional: chocolate shavings or crushed nut of choice

Method

1. In a food processor or blender, combine avocados, cocoa powder, maple and mirin, vanilla, milk, and salt. Blend until smooth.
2. Place chocolate pieces in a bowl and microwave for 10 second increments, stiring and checking each time to see if chocolate is fully melted. Depending on your microwave it should be around 30-40 seconds.
3. Add chocolate to your mousse mixture and blend again to ensure melted chocolate is mixed through evenly.
4. Add finely chopped pickled ginger and pulse a few times to mix it in without completely breaking it down.
5. Transfer to serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavours to meld.
6. Garnish & Serve. Top with extra pickled ginger, chocolate shavings, and/or your choice of crushed nuts.

Product used in recipe

• OBENTO - OBENTO SLICED PICKLED GINGER