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Chocolate-Avocado Pudding

Luscious chocolate pudding made a bit healthier with avocado.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Servings: 6
Author: thesugarpixie, as seen on America's Test Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • ¾ cup 5¼ ounces sugar
  • ¼ cup ¾ ounce unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder optional
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large ripe avocados 8 ounces each, halved and pitted
  • ounces 70 percent dark chocolate chopped (or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped)

Instructions

  • Combine water, sugar, cocoa, espresso powder (if using), and salt in small saucepan. Bring to simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar and cocoa dissolve, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove saucepan from heat and add vanilla.
  • Scoop flesh of avocados into food processor bowl fitted with a blade. Process until smooth, about 2 minutes. Scrape sides as needed.
  • While processor is running, slowly add a steady stream of the warm cocoa mixture into the pureed avocado. After about 2 minutes, the mixture should be glossy and smooth.
  • Place chopped chocolate in a microwave safe container, and cook at 50 percent power or in 30 second intervals until completely melted. May take 2-4 minutes.
  • Add melted chocolate to avocado mixture (removed lid to add). Process for at least a minute until all ingredients are well incorporated.
  • Transfer to a clean bowl, and cover. Refrigerator until chilled, at least 2 or up to 24 hours.
  • Garnish and serve as desired.