AVOCADO CHOCOLATE MOUSSE WITH MACERATED BERRIES

Avocado Chocolate Mousse with Macerated Berries image

Provided by Food Network

Categories dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips (about 1 cup)
4 large egg whites
4 medium Haas avocados, peeled and pitted
1/2 cup agave or honey
1/3 cup coconut milk
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Kosher salt
1 1/2 cups quartered strawberries
3/4 cup raspberries
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon orange zest, plus more for garnish
1/2 orange, juiced
Whipped cream, for serving

Steps:

Melt the chocolate in the microwave or over a double boiler. Set aside to cool slightly.
Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form; set aside.
In a food processor fitted with the blade attachment, blend the avocados until very smooth, scraping down sides if necessary. Add the melted chocolate, agave, coconut milk, cocoa powder, vanilla and 1 teaspoon salt. Blend until smooth and uniform in texture, then transfer to a large bowl. Using a rubber spatula, fold in one-third of the egg whites to the chocolate mixture. Gently fold in the remaining two-thirds egg whites just until combined. Avoid over-mixing. Transfer the mousse to serving bowls and chill until set, at least 2 hours, depending on the size of the serving bowls.
In a medium bowl, combine the strawberries, raspberries, sugar, orange zest, orange juice and a pinch of salt.
To serve, top each bowl with some macerated berries, whipped cream and some orange zest.