Chocolate Avocado Mousse Tortilla Cups: A Healthy and Delicious Treat
Discover a fun and nourishing dessert with these Chocolate Avocado Mousse Tortilla Cups — a unique blend of creamy, rich chocolate mousse made from wholesome avocados, served in crisp, buttery tortilla cups. This recipe offers a healthier alternative to traditional chocolate mousse without compromising on flavour or indulgence. Whether you’re looking for a quick treat or a crowd-pleasing dessert, these mousse-filled tortilla cups are simple to make, naturally packed with nutrients, and utterly delicious.
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Simple, Wholesome Ingredients for a Guilt-Free Dessert
This recipe focuses on clean, nutritious ingredients that come together effortlessly to create a dessert that’s both satisfying and nourishing.
- Tortillas: Large flour tortillas are cut into circles and lightly brushed with a honey-butter glaze before baking until crisp. Their mild flavour and flexible texture make the perfect edible cups that contrast beautifully with the rich mousse inside.
- Ripe Avocados: The star ingredient, providing creamy texture along with healthy fats, fibre, and essential vitamins.
- Cocoa Powder: Adds deep, rich chocolate flavour while keeping the mousse naturally lower in sugar.
- Melted Chocolate: Choose dark or milk chocolate depending on your preferred sweetness. The melted chocolate blends seamlessly with the avocado for a smooth, luscious mousse.
- Coconut Flakes: A light and natural garnish, adding subtle crunch and a tropical hint.
Together, these wholesome ingredients create an indulgent dessert packed with antioxidants and heart-healthy fats — a smart choice for anyone looking for a nourishing treat.
How to Make Chocolate Avocado Mousse Tortilla Cups
Prepare the Tortilla Cups
Grease a 12-well muffin tin with butter. Using large tortillas for best results, cut out 12 circles. Don’t throw away the leftover scraps — you can easily turn them into crispy tortilla chips (see notes below).
In a small bowl, mix melted butter and honey, then brush this glaze onto both sides of each tortilla circle.
Gently press the rounds into the muffin tin wells, shaping them into cups. Bake until golden and crisp, watching carefully to prevent burning. Allow the cups to cool completely before filling.
Make the Chocolate Avocado Mousse
Break the chocolate into small pieces and melt gently in the microwave in 10-second bursts, stirring well between each to ensure smooth melting. In a food processor or with an immersion blender, combine ripe avocados, sifted cocoa powder, and melted chocolate. Blend until silky, smooth, and creamy.
Assemble and Garnish
Fill each cooled tortilla cup with the mousse, using a piping bag for a tidy finish or simply spooning it in. Finish with a sprinkle of coconut flakes to add texture and subtle flavour. Serve immediately for the crispiest cups.
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Healthy, Indulgent, and Effortlessly Delicious
This dessert perfectly balances indulgence with nourishment. Creamy avocados provide heart-healthy fats and a silky texture, while cocoa powder contributes rich chocolate depth and antioxidants without excess sugar. Melted chocolate, whether dark or milk, seamlessly blends in to create a luscious mousse with a sophisticated flavour profile. Using milk chocolate adds subtle sweetness, yet the mousse maintains a rich, dark chocolate character. To tailor the sweetness, simply adjust the cocoa and chocolate quantities or add a small amount of sweetener as preferred.
Chocolate Avocado Mousse Tortilla Cups: Perfect for Any Occasion
These Chocolate Avocado Mousse Tortilla Cups are versatile and easy to prepare, making them perfect for:
- Quick dessert for weeknight dinners
- Party finger food or elegant bite-sized treats
- A crowd-pleasing addition to brunch or afternoon tea
Storage and Make-Ahead Tips
For best results, store the baked tortilla cups and mousse separately. Keep the mousse in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days, and store the tortilla cups at room temperature in an airtight container to maintain their crispness. You can prepare the cups up to two days ahead and fill them just before serving to keep that satisfying crunch intact.
Don’t discard your tortilla scraps — transform them into crispy, golden tortilla chips by slicing into strips, tossing with olive oil and a pinch of salt, then baking at 190°C (375°F) for 6–8 minutes, turning once halfway through. These homemade chips make a delicious snack on their own.
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Izabella
Description
Indulge in a healthier take on dessert with these Chocolate Avocado Mousse Tortilla Cups. Crisp, golden tortilla shells lightly sweetened with honey hold a luscious, creamy mousse made from ripe avocados and rich cocoa, naturally packed with good fats and antioxidants. This guilt-free treat is perfect for anyone seeking a delicious yet nourishing dessert. Easy to prepare and impressive to serve, these cups combine wholesome ingredients with a delightful crunch and chocolatey goodness in every bite.
Ingredients
For the tortilla cups:
For the chocolate avocado mousse:
To garnish:
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F) and lightly grease a 12-well muffin tin with butter. Using a 10cm (4-inch) round cutter, cut out 12 circles from the tortillas. (Don’t discard the offcuts — slice them into strips, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for a quick batch of homemade tortilla chips.)
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In a small bowl, mix the melted butter and honey, then brush both sides of the tortilla rounds. Press one into each muffin well, gently shaping them to fit. Bake for 6–7 minutes, or until golden and crisp — watch closely to prevent burning. Let the cups cool completely before filling.
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Break the chocolate into small pieces and melt it in the microwave using 10-second bursts, stirring in between to avoid burning. To make the mousse, combine the avocado, sifted cocoa powder, and melted chocolate in a food processor or use an immersion blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
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Transfer the mousse to a piping bag with a nozzle and fill each cooled tortilla cup — or simply spoon it in. Finish with a sprinkle of coconut flakes and enjoy.
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 12 ServingCalories:142.31kcalTotal Fat:10.29gSaturated Fat: 3.27gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol:2.54mgSodium:8.3mgPotassium:299.64mgTotal Carbohydrate:14.88gDietary Fiber: 5.03gSugars: 5.43gProtein:2.3gVitamin A: 11.02IUVitamin C: 4.19mgCalcium: 18.75mgIron: 1.05mgVitamin D: 0IUVitamin E: 0.94IUVitamin K: 9.42mcgThiamin: 0.04mgRiboflavin: 0.07mgNiacin: 0.95mgVitamin B6: 0.13mgFolate: 36.51mcgVitamin B12: 0mcgPhosphorus: 82.66mgMagnesium: 44.15mgZinc: 0.73mg
Note
Tortilla choice: Flour tortillas work best for shaping and crisping, but corn tortillas can be used for a gluten-free option if fresh and flexible.
Chocolate: Choose dark chocolate for a richer, less sweet mousse, or milk chocolate for a creamier, sweeter finish. Even with milk chocolate, the mousse tastes closer to dark chocolate because of the cocoa and avocado. If you prefer a sweeter mousse, reduce the cocoa powder and increase the amount of chocolate or add a little extra sweetener to taste.
Avocados: Use very ripe avocados for the smoothest mousse texture.
Health and sweetness: This dessert is a nourishing choice, rich in healthy fats and antioxidants from avocado and cocoa. The mousse remains naturally wholesome, with sweetness coming mainly from the chocolate. For a sweeter flavour, adjust cocoa and chocolate levels as preferred.
Storage: For best texture, keep baked tortilla cups and mousse separate. Store the mousse in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Keep the tortilla cups at room temperature in an airtight container to preserve their crispness.
Make ahead: Bake the tortilla cups up to 2 days ahead and fill just before serving.
Toppings: Swap coconut flakes for chopped nuts, fresh berries, or a dusting of cocoa powder.
Tortilla chips: Use the leftover tortilla scraps to make chips by tossing with olive oil and salt, then baking at 180°C (350°F) for 5–7 minutes until crisp.
