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Sweet Avocado Mousse

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This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4 as a dessert

Ingredients

2 chilled firm-ripe California avocados
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup whole milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup well-chilled heavy cream

Preparation

  1. Halve and pit avocados and scoop flesh into a food processor. Add lemon juice, milk, sugar, and a pinch salt and puree until completely smooth. In a bowl beat cream until it just holds stiff peaks. Fold avocado mixture into whipped cream gently but thoroughly.

TagsMousseDessertAvocadoVegetableLemonCitrusFruitNut FreeGluten FreeVegetarianEasyQuick5 Ingredients or FewerNo-CookFood ProcessorElectric MixerStand MixerGourmet
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