What a blast of a weekend!  For all of you who had a chance to hang out with me at the National Black Arts Festival this past weekend, I am so grateful to have shared your energy and fed you pure decadence in return.  We took multiple Edible Destinations to the Caribbean, Latin America and North Africa.  We explored those regions bite by bite with dishes such as Guava Glazed Vegan Chicken, Tomato Tamarind Kofta, Tunisian Citrus Carrot Salad, Smoked Corn-Pimiento Cous Cous…mouth watering yet?  Those recipes and pictures will be featured in upcoming posts but for now I want to take you on the sweet journey that we took to Latin America starting with one very interesting green fruit?…vegetable?…fruit?….yeah fruit!

photo courtesy of Kendro of Rhythm Section

We’ve all had interesting encounters with avocadoes.  It’s seemingly one of those things you either hate or love….you know kind of like Kim of Atlanta Housewives when she tasted guacamole for the first time.  Welllll maybe not quite as bad, but definitely one of those foods that has a different appeal.  Speaking of appeal, you should have seen the audiences face when I spoke of dessert and started the sacred massacre of the avocado as the main ingredient.  It was a mix of subtle shock, absolute horror spiked with a little bit of extreme glee from the fan club.  Yeah it was totally a bold move!  Then I busted out the limes, zest and all, and began to explain the promise of complete deliciousness that was in store.

I created this dessert on a whim based off of something that I ate at my fave Mexican spot #becauseidothat and thought it fitting to test on the unsuspecting festival-goers.  The recipe…discover it below.  The verdict…..sheer delight!

photo courtesy of an audience member posted on Facebook

Avocado Lime Mousse

• 3 ripe hass avocadoes, cubed
• 2 limes zested
• 2 limes juiced
• 1.5 cans condensed milk
• 1/2 can Table Cream
• 4 TB cornstarch

1. Place all contents in a blender or food processor and whip for 3-5 minutes
2. Pause intermittently and scrape sides if needed
3. Spoon into dishes, serves 4-6
4. Smile….you’re having avocado for dessert

*If you want to a vegan version of this awesome dessert, substitute the condensed milk with the vegan version here and omit the Table Cream.  All ingredients remain the same.  The consistency may vary.