If you love avocado and chocolate, these Chocolate Avocado Popsicles are perfect for you! It's a delicious, creamy, and chocolaty frozen treat that will become a favorite!
Looking for more Avocado flavored recipes? Try my Avocado Ice Candy, Avocado Smoothie, Avocado Sago Jelly, or my Avocado Milkshake.
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Are avocados good in desserts?
When you think of avocados, you might imagine guacamole or salads. But did you know avocados can make awesome desserts too? In the Philippines, people love using avocados in sweet treats.
They turn this creamy fruit into delicious goodies like avocado ice candy and rich avocado flan. These desserts show just how versatile and tasty avocados can be. Let's dive into why avocados are so popular in Filipino desserts and how you can make them at home!
Health Benefits of Avocado
- Rich in nutrients.
- Promotes gut health.
- Reduces the risk of heart diseases.
- Helps maintain healthy body weight.
- Excellent source of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds.
Top Tips
- If using a small or medium avocado, you will need 2.
- The avocado mixture will be very thick, feel free to add more milk to thin it out.
- Feel free to omit the cornstarch- avocado is already creamy as it is.
- It's important to chop the chocolate to make it easier to melt. If you don't, it can take at least 10 minutes to melt.
- Feel free to skip dipping the popsicles into chocolate, avocado popsicles will still taste delicious without it.
Substitutions
- Milk: Use almond milk, coconut milk, or soy milk for a dairy-free option.
- Condensed Milk: Replace with coconut condensed milk or a mix of maple syrup and coconut cream for a vegan alternative.
- Cornstarch: Use arrowroot powder or omit entirely if you prefer.
- Dark Chocolate: Swap with vegan chocolate chips or dairy-free chocolate bars for a vegan-friendly option.
Variations
- Fruit Swirls: Add swirls of pureed berries like strawberries or raspberries for a fruity twist.
- Nutty Delight: Mix in crushed nuts such as almonds or pistachios for added crunch and flavor.
- Spicy Kick: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder to the avocado mix for a spicy-sweet combination.
- Minty Fresh: Incorporate a few drops of mint extract into the avocado mixture for a refreshing mint-chocolate version.
Storage
- Freezer Storage: Place the popsicles in an airtight container or wrap them individually in plastic wrap to prevent freezer burn.
- Separate Layers: If stacking, use parchment paper between layers to avoid sticking.
- Shelf Life: Best enjoyed within 2-3 weeks for optimal freshness and taste.
Popsicle Mold used
Ingredients
Listed below are all the ingredients you will need:
- avocado
- milk
- condensed milk
- cornstarch
- dark chocolate
Instructions
In a blender, blend avocado meat, milk, condensed milk, and cornstarch. Taste the mixture, if it’s not sweet enough to your liking, add more condensed milk. Then, pour the mixture into the popsicle molds, about ¾s full. Insert wooden sticks and freeze for at least 4 hours or best overnight:
Dipping Chocolate:
Over a double boiler, melt chocolate until smooth, about 5 minutes on high heat. Then, dip frozen popsicles in melted chocolate and/or drizzle melted chocolate over popsicles. Chocolate will harden within 5 to 10 seconds. Then place on parchment paper, and dip the remaining popsicles:
If not eating immediately, wrap individual popsicles in cling wrap and place them in a freezer-safe container, and store.
Frequently Asked Questions
Add a tablespoon of cornstarch and sugar or any sweetener of your choice to the cream-based popsicles to make them creamy.
Blend the avocados, heavy cream or coconut cream, and sweeteners like condensed milk, sugar, or banana in a blender, food processor, or ice cream maker until the desired consistency is achieved. Then pour into a freezer-safe container and place in a freezer for 4 hours or overnight.
You may use any available container that can serve as your DIY popsicle mould like glass cups, small disposable cups, ice cube trays, and muffin tins lined with foil cupcake wrappers.
Chocolate Avocado Popsicles
Ingredients
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 1 ½ cups milk
- ½ cup condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch optional
- 8 oz good quality dark chocolate chopped and melted
Instructions
- In a blender, blend avocado meat, milk, condensed milk, cornstarch. Taste mixture, if it’s not sweet enough to your liking, add more condensed milk.
- Pour mixture into popsicles mold, about ¾s full.
- Insert wooden sticks and freeze for at least 6 hours or best overnight.
Dipping Chocolate
- Over a double boiler, melt chocolate until smooth, about 5 minutes on high heat.
- Dip frozen popsicles in melted chocolate and/or drizzle melted chocolate over popsicles.
- Chocolate will harden within 5 to 10 seconds. Then place on parchment paper, and dip the remaining popsicles.
- If not eating immediately, wrap individual popsicles in cling wrap and place them in a freezer safe container, and store.
Notes
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