Decadent Black Forest Dessert Cups That Wow Without Baking

Indulge in these vegan-friendly Black Forest Dessert Cups, featuring layers of creamy avocado chocolate mousse and macerated cherries.

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Prep Time 15

Chilling Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings: 4 cups

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: German

Calories: 220

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cherries

2 cups Fresh Sweet Cherries use canned or frozen cherries in a pinch
2 tablespoons Maple Syrup adjust to taste; can substitute agave syrup

For the Mousse

2 medium Avocado use ripe Hass avocados for best results
1 cup Melted Dairy-Free Chocolate alternatively, use extra cocoa powder instead of chocolate
1/2 cup Dairy-Free Milk consider oat or almond milk
1/4 cup Dutch-Process Cocoa Powder regular cocoa powder can be used as a substitute
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract optional flavor enhancer; skip if not available
1 teaspoon Espresso Powder optional; boosts chocolate flavor; omit if preferred
1 pinch Salt exclude if using salted chocolate or other salty ingredients

For the Whipped Cream

1 cup Dairy-Free Whipped Cream use canned coconut cream for a thicker layer

Equipment

blender
electric mixer
Mixing bowl
serving glasses

Method

Preparation Steps

Prepare the Cherries: Pit and halve fresh sweet cherries, toss them with maple syrup, and chill for at least 15 minutes.
Make the Avocado Chocolate Mousse: Blend ripe avocados, melted dairy-free chocolate, dairy-free milk, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, espresso powder, and salt until smooth. Chill for 30 minutes.
Assemble the Dessert Cups: Layer the mousse, whipped cream, and macerated cherries in serving glasses. End with whipped cream on top.
Serve or Store: Serve immediately or cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 6 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature to avoid improper texture. Mousse can be reheated if it firms up too much while chilling.

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