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Delicate avocado mousse is chosen by professional chefs and housewives as a spectacular appetizer or original dessert on a festive table during a buffet. Alligator pear is another name for a high-calorie exotic fruit that is quickly gaining popularity in cooking due to not only its beneficial composition. It has the ability to change flavors when combined with different foods.
Simple avocado mousse
The preparation option will not take much time, but will give you an unforgettable taste pleasure.
Small grocery set:
- ripe avocado – 1 kg;
- butter – 30 g;
- sour cream with high fat content - 1 tbsp.;
- freshly squeezed lemon juice – 50 ml;
- mayonnaise – 3 tbsp. l.;
- gelatin – 14 g;
- garlic – 4 cloves.
Step-by-step instructions for preparing the mousse:
- Soak the gelatin by pouring warm boiled water (50 ml).
- Wash the avocado, wipe with napkins and, dividing in half, get rid of the pit. Using a large spoon, scoop out the pulp and discard the peel.
- Transfer to a blender container, add citrus juice, sour cream, salt, chopped garlic and mayonnaise. Grind everything into a homogeneous mass.
- In a water bath, completely dissolve the gelatin and pour it into the rest of the products along with the butter (pre-melt). Mix with the main mass.
- Transfer the finished mousse into a large glass and plastic bowl or place in bowls. Cover the top with film and leave in a cool place overnight.
Serve in small bowls or place on a beautiful platter by dipping the bottom of the pan in hot water for a few seconds.
Avocado mousse with shrimp
The wonderful combination of seafood with the delicate texture of an exotic fruit has attracted the attention of chefs in gourmet restaurants. But this dish is easy to prepare at home.
Ingredients:
- lemon – 1 pc.;
- green apple with sour taste – 1 pc.;
- ripe avocado – 1 pc.;
- roasted almonds – 1 tbsp. l.;
- small fresh cucumber – 1 pc.;
- shrimp – 200 g;
- pepper, salt.
Step-by-step recipe for making mousse:
- Rinse the fruits and vegetables under the tap, wipe them and peel them with a sharp knife. Remove the pit from the avocado, the core from the apple, and large seeds from the cucumber. Chop everything and put it in a blender bowl.
- Sprinkle with the juice of half a lemon, add a little salt and pepper. Grind into a puree and mix with chopped almonds.
- If desired, boil the peeled shrimp or fry them in a small amount of oil until cooked. At the end, sprinkle with juice from the remaining half of a lemon.
You can serve it on the table in different ways. In this case, it is proposed to place shrimp and cream into glasses alternately.
Avocado mousse with salmon
This recipe will not only delight guests at the holiday table, but will also be a good option for a light snack on weekdays.
Prepare the following products:
- cream – 100 ml;
- gelatin – 1 tsp;
- avocado – 2 pcs.;
- smoked salmon – 100 g;
- lime – 1 pc.;
- spices.
All preparation steps:
- Remove the bones from the fish, cut into cubes or strips and pour over the juice squeezed from half a lime. Mix and place in the refrigerator.
- At this time, beat 50 ml of cream with a mixer until stiff peaks form. Heat the remaining cream and dissolve the gelatin in it.
- Grind the avocado pulp for the mousse with a blender or fork, mix with lime juice, pepper and salt.
- With light movements, combine with the gelling composition, and then with the whipped cream.
Place into glasses and garnish with pieces of salmon on top.
Avocado mousse with tomatoes
In this case, tomatoes will be used as edible serving molds.
Ingredients:
- small thick-skinned tomatoes (cherry can be used) – 400 g;
- avocado – 1 pc.;
- processed cheese – 150 g;
- lemon juice – 2 tbsp. l.;
- white pepper - to taste;
- parsley leaves.
Prepare the mousse according to the following recipe:
- Wash the tomatoes, cut off the tops and remove the seeds with a small spoon. Lightly salt the inside and turn it over onto a napkin to remove excess liquid.
- Mix the avocado pulp with melted cheese in a blender, not forgetting to add pepper and citrus juice. Combine with finely chopped herbs.
- Using a pastry bag or spoon, spoon into tomato shells.
You can decorate the table with a fresh sprig of parsley.
Avocado mousse with cottage cheese
If you don't have serving glasses to serve the mousse, you can use this recipe.
Product set:
- cottage cheese – 200 g;
- avocado – 2 pcs.;
- sour cream – 3 tbsp. l.;
- garlic – 2 cloves;
- gelatin – 15 g;
- dill.
Detailed description of all steps:
- Soak gelatin in warm liquid for 20 minutes.Then heat it a little in a water bath to completely melt it.
- For the avocado you only need the pulp, which is placed in the bowl of a kitchen blender along with cottage cheese, sour cream, garlic, dill and gelling compound.
- Grind into pulp.
- Transfer to a large pan and refrigerate for several hours.
Cut the frozen mass into portions with a hot knife and decorate.
Avocado mousse with pistachios
The chilled pistachio-flavored mousse will be reminiscent of sorbet, a dessert similar to homemade ice cream.
Compound:
- ripe avocado fruits – 3 pcs.;
- pistachios – 150 g;
- citrus juice – 1 tsp;
- honey – 5 tbsp. l.
Algorithm of actions:
- To slightly soften the skin of peeled pistachios, you need to soak them for several hours in cooled boiled water.
- Drain completely and dry on a kitchen towel.
- Transfer to blender bowl. Add avocado pulp, honey, a pinch of salt, 15 ml of water and beat until smooth at high speed.
- Place in bowls and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
It will look beautiful on the table with a fresh mint leaf.
Avocado chocolate mousse
From the composition it will immediately become clear that the dessert will not only be sweet, but also healthy.
Ingredients:
- honey - 2 tbsp. l.;
- avocado – 2 pcs.;
- cocoa – 2 tbsp. l.;
- milk chocolate – 50 g;
- milk – ¼ tbsp.;
- salt and vanillin - to taste.
Mousse preparation process:
- Melt the chocolate bar in milk, heating over low heat.
- Pour into a blender container and add cocoa powder, avocado pulp, a little salt and vanilla. Mix to obtain a homogeneous and smooth mass.
- Transfer to molds and cool slightly.
There is no gelatin in this recipe, but if desired, it can be diluted in half the dairy product and added to the main composition. An impressive presentation is achieved by garnishing with fresh berries or fruits.
Avocado mousse with oranges
Children love sweet cream mousse. Therefore, it is worth making a vitamin “bomb”, which will be very useful in the autumn or spring.
Products:
- orange – 1 pc.;
- large avocado – 1 pc.;
- honey (or replace with mint syrup) – 2 tbsp. l.;
- fresh lemon juice – 1 tbsp. l.
Step-by-step preparation:
- Wash and wipe the orange thoroughly. Remove the zest using a grater and squeeze out the juice.
- Pour into a blender bowl along with lemon juice, add avocado pulp (without peel) and honey.
- Beat at high speed.
Garnish the chilled dish with orange zest and mint leaves.
Conclusion
Avocado mousse can be served in a variety of ways. It all depends on the composition. With the addition of seafood, you can spread it by mixing it with crackers or spreading it on rye toast, but sweets are sometimes prepared in the form of balls. The ease of preparation allows novice housewives to surprise loved ones with original dishes that you can always experiment with.
