Vegan Chilli Chocolate Mousse

Valentine's Vegan Chilli Chocolate Mousse Photo: Jess Daniell / Jess’ Underground Kitchen

With avocados in season, you can whip up this creamy, guilt-free dessert in no time. It's light and smooth and perfect for romantic, balmy summer evenings. 

Serves 4 | To prep 10 minutes + refrigerating time

Ingredients

• 2 large, ripe avocados
• ½ cup coconut (or almond) milk
• 200g dark chocolate, melted (or ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder)
• 2 tablespoons agave (or maple) syrup
• ½ teaspoon good-quality balsamic vinegar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
• Flaky salt & chilli flakes and dark chocolate curls, to serve

Method

Scoop the avocado flesh into a food processor. Add the remaining ingredients, apart from the serving ingredients, and process until completely smooth.

Transfer into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least an hour. 

Serve topped with a sprinkle of flaky salt, chilli flakes and extra dark chocolate curls.