From voiceyourself.com This mousse can be prepared as a parfait, layered with berries in a wine or martini glass for a stunning appearance. Or, the mousse can be complimented by a crumbly nut crust to serve as a pie. Definitely top with fresh mint leaves, and lick the bowl. INGREDIENTS 3 avocados 1/2-cup maple syrup or 1-1/4 cup soft dates (as an alternative sweetener) 2-4 tablespoons organic evaporated cane juice* (optional- for a sweeter tooth) 1-tablespoon non-alcoholvanilla extract 1-1/2 tablespoon cold-pressed coconut butter or olive oil (I recommend Omega Nutrition coconut butter as it does not smell or taste like coconut- which interferes with the fine flavor of chocolate) 3/4-cup raw carob powder 4 tablespoons organic cocoa powder (add a touch more for "darker" chocolate- I adore dark chocolate) If raw carob is not available, use a total of 2/3-cup coca (as cocoa has a much stronger flavor than carob), adding more to taste 1-pint raspberries or sliced strawberries Fresh mint leaves *An unrefined, organic "raw sugar"- produced by a company called Wholesome Foods- available in most health food and natural food stores TECHNIQUE If you are using dates: pit the dates and cover with fresh water to soften for 5-15 minutes In a food processor: Blend avocados (scooped out of the skin without the pit!), with sweet ingredients, vanilla and coconut butter or olive oil until smooth Spoon in carob and cocoa powder and blend until creamy Layer with fresh berries in a wine or martini glass and top with fresh mint leaves This mousse will stay fresh in a sealed container in the fridge for 3-4 days CRUMBLE CRUST 1/2 cup almonds, soaked in fresh water for 8 hours 3/4-cup pecans 3/4-cup walnuts 4-6 soft dates, pitted 2 tablespoons maple syrup or raw honey 2 teaspoons cinnamon pinch sundried sea salt TECHNIQUE In a food processor: Chop nuts into a fine meal. Add dates and maple or honey and chop until well mixed. Add cinnamon and a pinch of salt. The texture should be crumbly and sticky. Press evenly into a pie plate. Sliced strawberries or bananas can be layered into bottom of the piecrust. Spread the Chocolate of the Gods Mousse evenly into the pie crust and generously top with fresh berries and mint.
