Chocolate Mousse in Crispy Ginger Curls
- 1 large mango, diced (1 1/2 cups)
- 1 medium avocado, diced ( 3/4 cup)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 Tbs. brewed espresso or strong black coffee
- 1 Tbs. rum, optional
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
- 2 Tbs. maple syrup
- 1 Tbs. canola oil
- 2 tsp. ground ginger
- 2 8-inch flour tortillas, quartered
- shaved coconut and diced mango, optional
- To make Chocolate Mousse: Blend mango, avocado, cocoa powder, coffee, rum, if using, and vanilla in food processor until smooth.
- Add melted chocolate, and blend until smooth.
- Chill 2 to 3 hours.
- To make Ginger Curls: Preheat oven to 325F.
- Coat 8 muffin cups with cooking spray.
- Whisk together maple syrup, oil and ginger in small bowl.
- Brush one side of each tortilla quarter with syrup and ginger mix.
- Press gently into muffin tin with brushed side facing up so tortilla holds slight cup-shaped form.
- Bake 10 to 15 minutes, or until crisp and golden.
- Cool on rack.
- Spoon mousse into curls.
- Top with coconut and mango, if desired.
mango, avocado, cocoa, espresso, rum, vanilla extract, semisweet chocolate chips, maple syrup, canola oil, ground ginger, flour tortillas, coconut
Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/chocolate-mousse-in-crispy-ginger-curls/ (may not work)