Avocado, Strawberry and Macadamia Dessert
Serves: 12
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes + chill for 90 minutes
½ serves per portion
Recipe courtesy of Dianne Grey, Beerwah Branch
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh dates, chopped
- 3 ripe avocados
- 1 cup milk or coconut milk, reduced fat
- 2 tablespoons cocoa
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla
- 2 cups strawberries, diced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon of water
- ½ cup macadamias, finely chopped
Method:
- BLEND dates until smooth, add avocado flesh and blend, then add coconut milk and mix until smooth.
- MIX in cocoa, cinnamon and vanilla. Chill in fridge in 12 small bowls/glasses until set and ready to serve.
- HEAT half of the strawberries with the honey and one tablespoon of water over medium heat, mixing until fruit is soft and a syrup begins to form.
- REMOVE from heat, mash and sieve mixture until smooth.
- REFRIGERATE strawberry sauce until ready to serve.
- DECORATE avocado mousse with diced strawberries, drizzle with coulis and sprinkle with macadamia nuts.
What's Great About It:
A perfect chilled dessert for summer weather, the classic flavours of vanilla, cocoa and strawberries are sure to make it a hit with everyone. The avocados are a great source of healthy fats and the dates add a source of fibre and natural sweetness to this recipe.
