Vegan Black Forest Avocado Mousse Cups

Harris Farm Markets – Vegan Black Forest Avocado Mousse Cups

Get into the festive spirit this Christmas with these Black Forest Mousse Cups! With layers of rich avocado chocolate mousse, sweet macerated cherries, and fluffy whipped cream, they’re a show-stopping dessert that’s much easier to make than a full cake—perfect for your holiday celebrations.

Macerated Cherries Ingredients

16 large cherries, pitted and halved
1 tbsp (20g) maple syrup, or to taste

Avocado Chocolate Mousse Ingredients

1 large avocado (around 200g, weighed without skin and seed)
¼ cup (85g) maple syrup, or to taste
¼ cup (45g) dark chocolate, melted
3 tablespoons (45g) dairy-free milk
2 ½ tablespoons (15g) dutch-processed cocoa powder, or to taste
1 tsp vanilla extra, optional  
1 tsp espresso powder, optional  
Pinch of salt, optional

Assembling Ingredients

2 cups dairy-free whipped cream, chilled
Fresh cherries
Chocolate shavings

Method

1. Mix cherries with the maple syrup. Set aside in the fridge until needed.
2. Add all the avocado chocolate mousse ingredients to a small food processor or blender. Blend until smooth. 
3. In 3-4 serving glasses, layer the macerated cherries, chocolate mousse and whipped cream as desired. Top with fresh cherries and chocolate shavings. Serve immediately or store in the fridge until needed.

Recipe by Anthea aka Rainbow Nourishments