Avocado Sour Cream Mousse Recipe

Name: Avocado Sour Cream Mousse
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin (from a 1/4-ounce envelope); 1/2 cup cold water; 2 firm-ripe California avocados (1 pound total), quartered, pitted, and peeled; 1 1/2 cups sour cream; 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon grated onion; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; Special equipment: a 3 1/2- to 4-cup ceramic, plastic, nonstick, or stainless steel mold; Accompaniment: crackers

Servings: persons

2 1/4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin (from a 1/4-ounce envelope)
1/2 cup cold water
2 firm-ripe California avocados (1 pound total), quartered, pitted, and peeled
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Special equipment: a 3 1/2- to 4-cup ceramic, plastic, nonstick, or stainless steel mold
Accompaniment: crackers

1
Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a small heavy saucepan and let soften 1 minute.
2
Cook over low heat, 1 to 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
3
Coarsely mash avocados with a fork in a large bowl.
4
Stir in gelatin mixture along with remaining ingredients until combined well.
5
Pour mixture into lightly oiled mold and chill, covered tightly with plastic wrap, until firm, at least 4 hours.
6
Run tip of a thin knife between mold and mousse.
7
Tilt mold sideways and tap side of mold against a work surface, turning it, to evenly break seal and loosen mousse.
8
Keeping mold tilted, invert a plate over mold, then invert mousse onto plate.

176

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin (from a 1/4-ounce envelope), 1/2 cup cold water, 2 firm-ripe California avocados (1 pound total), quartered, pitted, and peeled, 1 1/2 cups sour cream, and more.

Yes, Avocado Sour Cream Mousse falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Avocado Sour Cream Mousse

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