CHOCOLATE-AVOCADO PUDDING

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Leave it to cool-kid mecca Gjusta in Venice, CA, to create a produce-based, low-sugar, vegan-friendly, "good"-fat-filled, crowd-pleasing dessert. That would also be completely acceptable to eat for breakfast.

Categories     Bon Appétit     Dessert     Avocado     Chocolate     Healthy     Breakfast     Vegan     Vegetarian     Maple Syrup     Winter     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large avocados, pits removed
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup agave nectar
1/4 cup (or more) fresh orange juice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups heavy cream (optional)
1/4 cup cocoa nibs and/or chopped hazelnuts

Steps:

  • Scoop avocado flesh into a blender and scrape in vanilla bean seeds; reserve pod for another use. Add cocoa powder, maple syrup, agave nectar, orange juice, and salt and blend to a coarse purée. With motor running, gradually stream in ¾ cup hot (but not boiling) water; blend, adding more orange juice as needed, until smooth and creamy.
  • Divide pudding among eight 4-6 oz. ramekins or small bowls and chill (uncovered) at least 2 hours.
  • Just before serving, whip cream in a medium bowl to soft peaks and spoon over pudding, if desired; top with cocoa nibs and/or hazelnuts.
  • Do Ahead:
  • Pudding can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.

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