Rich chocolate flavour, super creamy and unbelievably easy to whip up, these Chocolate Mint Avocado Pudding Tarts make for a delicious dessert the whole family will love!
Chocolate Mint Avocado Pudding Tarts – an Easy Holiday Dessert
So, you may be thinking ‘avocado in pudding, Dawn?’ Ummm, no thanks.’
Seriously, you guys, this is really good.
I wouldn’t steer you wrong.
Promise.
You know how avocado is super creamy? How it makes guacamole so dreamy and delish?
Well, it does the same kinda thing for this pudding.
You don’t taste the avocado; it just lends itself to the lush texture.
Plus, it comes together in MINUTES!!! What are ya waiting for 😉 ??
How to Make Chocolate Avocado Pudding
- Melt chocolate chips via a double boiler (or in the microwave, using 30 second intervals). Lay to one side.
- In a food processor add avocado, cocoa powder, almond milk, maple syrup, peppermint extract and salt. Blend until smooth.
- Add melted chocolate to processor and blend until combined.
- Use in tarts or enjoy as is.
For this recipe, I used pre-baked pastry tarts (how convenient are those?) and topped with crushed candy cane, shaved chocolate and fresh mint (after all, it is the holidays so why not go all out?)
This avocado pudding is so creamy, you’d be tempted to enjoy straight from the processor.
Not that I’d ever do that.
That’s not true.
You know I would 😀
Another way to enjoy this chocolate mint avocado pudding is to layer in small jars with whipped cream. If you aren’t using the tart shells, this recipe yields enough pudding for four people.
Tips for Making this Avocado Pudding Recipe
- I used two avocados, each about 5 ounces (which is pretty much standard size). If your avocados are larger or smaller, you may need to adjust the amount of milk you add to get your desired consistency.
- Speaking of avocados, you want ripe avocados, not rock hard.
- Chocolate almond milk was used here to really amp up the chocolate flavour. You can use regular chocolate milk or even vanilla almond milk in a pinch.
- Dark chocolate chips were used, but milk would work too. Want to keep this avocado pudding vegan? Use vegan chocolate & keep with the almond milk.
- Don’t want chocolate mint flavour? Omit the peppermint extract and replace with vanilla extract.
- These are best made and enjoyed the day of (while the baked tart shells are fresh and crispy). If making ahead, I recommend not filling the tart shells until before serving. Also, garnish before serving. Otherwise, the candy cane will ‘melt’ into the pudding and the mint leaf will wilt (ain’t nobody got time for that).
Other Easy Holiday Desserts you May Enjoy
- Gingerbread Cake
- Chocolate Shortbread Cookies with Dark Chocolate, Cranberries & Walnuts
- Christmas Shortbread Cookies with White Chocolate and Candy Cane
- No Bake Peppermint Chocolate Snack Bites
Hope you’ve enjoyed these chocolate mint avocado pudding tarts as much as I do!
Until next time, take care and chit chat again soon 🙂
P.S. If you think these chocolate mint avocado pudding tarts will make your belly happy too, please be sure to hit that little Pin button. Many thanks, you guys! XO
Chocolate Mint Avocado Pudding Tarts
Ingredients
- 12 tart shell -baked per package instructions
- 2 ripe avocados -about 5 ounce each
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup chocolate almond milk
- 3 tbsp maple syrup -or to taste
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- pinch salt
- 1/4 cup melted dark chocolate chips -see note below
Garnish
- crushed candy cane
- shaved chocolate
- fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Bake pastry tarts per package instructions. Lay to one side.
- Meanwhile, add avocado, cocoa powder, almond milk, maple syrup, peppermint extract and salt to processor. Blend until smooth.
- Add melted chocolate to processor and blend.
- Fill tarts with avocado pudding (about a generous 1.5 tbsp each). Garnish with crushed candy cane, chocolate and mint if desired. Enjoy!
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Dawn, I’m with you and LOVE avocado chocolate pudding and I especially how healthy I feel eating chocolate pudding with avocado in it! And I adore your little tart idea with the crushed candy canes – such a great festive flair!!
The texture of these tarts looks heavenly! I love avocado pudding and making tarts with it is so perfect for Christmas!!!
Thank you Lizzy! Love how quickly it comes together too 😉
Oh Dawn! I love chocolate avocado pudding – but adding peppermint extract into it and serving it up in a buttery crust – why that sounds so darn wonderful! Thanks for this idea – a must try for sure! xoxo
It is pretty tasty if I do say so 😉 Hope you enjoy! Thanks Shashi! XOXO
Dawn, these look so creamy and luscious! I’m so intrigued by the avocado that I definitely have to try it!
Thanks Kelly! Hope you enjoy them as much as we do 🙂
Dawn these look so good and they’re the perfect dessert for Christmas time!
Thank you Kristen 🙂
These look so amazingly fudgy and delicious! Right up my alley! These will definitely be on my list to make this Christmas season!!
Thank you Haylie! Hope you love ’em too 🙂
Yum! These look so amazing. Putting this creamy chocolate deliciousness into a tart is a genius idea! Can’t wait to try. Pinning!
Thank you Colleen!It’s quite tasty, if I do say so 😉 Enjoy 🙂
These little tarts are as cute as can be, Dawn and I will bet just as delicious as they look. I will add them to my baking list. Thanks for sharing 💗
Thank you Denise! Hope you love them as much as we do 🙂 XO
I love avocado pudding, but your idea to use it as tart filling is brilliant. I’m not a fan of candy canes, but I think I few toasted flaked almonds would be heavenly on top of these cute little tarts! Thanks for sharing your great idea!
Toasted almonds would be a lovely addition here! Thank you Elaine 🙂
I’ve heard about using avocados in pudding, but I’ve never done it myself…at least not yet. But after seeing these tarts, I might have to just try that trick out! The texture sounds awesome, and I love the sprinkle of peppermints on top. These are perfect for the holidays! I hope you had a great weekend, Dawn…and here’s to the week ahead! 🙂
You should definitely try 🙂 It really makes the pudding creamy and you don’t taste the avocado. Have a great week too, David!
This is such a great idea to sneak in a little creamy healthiness into an oh so good chocolate pudding tart! Sure am liking the individual tarts too.
Totally 😉 Thanks Kevin!
While I know avocado is often used for creamy desserts, it’s something I’ll need to try yet. But indeed the combination of avocado and chocolate looks and sounds so decadent, silky, and luxurious. And with a peppermint hint? Yes please! I’m thinking now if I can make chocolate – avocado truffles. I bet I’ve seen this idea before.
You have to try it, Ben…so good! I bet a truffle would be lovely too! Can’t go wrong, I’m sure 😉 Have a great weekend, Ben 🙂
I love avocado chocolate pudding!! And that’s such a clever idea to put them into tarts- so so easy!
Now if I can just keep myself from eating all the avocados before I make this LOL
Me too! Yes! SO easy! I know what ya mean 😉 Thanks Sarah!
This recipe is absolutely a must try Dawn! I am loving this chocolate avocado pudding idea. Definitely will be making:) Might sub the almond milk for milk stout, but that’s a detail:)
Yay! Thank you Milena 🙂 Hope you love it and I think that sub would be yummy!
Such a great tart! Perfect for the holidays. Delicious and easy 🙂
Thank you Jennifer! Almost too easy 😉
Woah! This is what I call ‘the perfect little bite’! I want to plunk that last picture in my mouth!! YUM! Have a great weekend, dear! XOXO
Haha!! Thank you Annie 🙂 You too! XOXO
I’m all over this dessert Dawn! You know I love my chocolate avocado desserts, and what a great idea to add the pudding to pre-made tart shells! You could seriously whip up this dessert at the last minute and look like you spent hours in the kitchen making it! And the peppermint/chocolate combo is essential at Christmas! Love it all, my friend! Happy almost weekend!
Thank you Leanne 🙂 And so so true!! Happy weekend to ya!
I’ve been waiting for these ever since you teased them on Insta. SO GOOD! I have to try them, and I just happen to have some perfectly ripe avocados in my kitchen right now. I can almost taste that delicious pudding already! Have a great weekend, Dawn!
Hahaha! Hope you love them too, Kelsie! Happy Friday to ya 🙂
I have no doubt you wouldn’t steer us wrong Dawn! And these little tarts look so holiday PERFECT! I love those pre-baked little tarts too. So convenient for the holiday season!
Lol! Thanks Mary Ann 🙂 ! Appreciate that!