Rich chocolate flavour, super creamy and unbelievably easy to whip up, these chocolate mint avocado pudding tarts make for a delicious dessert that’s perfect for the holidays!
So, you may be thinking avocado in pudding is kinda odd, but it totally works!
Seriously, 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 delicious?
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?
Fan of chocolate mint? Check out this chocolate peppermint cake!
How To Make Chocolate Avocado Pudding
Full details are in the recipe card below, but here are the basics:
- Melt chocolate chips via a double boiler (or in the microwave, using 30 second intervals). Set aside.
- In a food processor add avocado, cocoa powder, almond milk, maple syrup, peppermint extract and salt.
- Process until smooth.
- Add melted chocolate to processor and process until combined. Then use in tarts or enjoy as is.
Assembling the Tarts
For this recipe, I used store-bought 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, LOL.
So, after your tart shells are baked, load them up with the chocolate avocado pudding and garnish to your heart’s content!
By the way, 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, there should be enough chocolate avocado pudding for four people.
Tips for Making This 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.
- 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 chocolate would work instead.
- Don’t want chocolate mint flavour? Omit the peppermint extract and replace with vanilla extract.
More Easy Holiday Desserts
If you make these chocolate mint avocado pudding tarts, be sure to leave a comment below!
Chocolate Mint Avocado Pudding Tarts
Ingredients
- 12 small tart shells
- 2 ripe avocados, halved, pitted and peeled (about 5 ounces each)
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ cup chocolate almond milk
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- pinch salt
- ¼ cup melted dark chocolate chips
Garnish Ideas (optional)
- Crushed candy cane
- Shaved chocolate
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Bake pastry tarts according to package instructions. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, place avocado, cocoa powder, almond milk, maple syrup, peppermint extract and salt into a food processor. Process until smooth.
- Add melted chocolate to processor and process again until combined.
- Fill tarts with avocado pudding (about a generous 1.5 tablespoons each). Garnish to taste (if desired) with crushed candy cane, chocolate and mint. Serve and enjoy!Note: The quantity of tarts you yield may vary, depending on the size you use.
Notes
A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
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Tried this recipe?
If you do make this recipe, thank you!! It would mean so much if you could leave a comment below. Love to know how you enjoyed it, and it helps other readers too!
Terri
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!!
Lizzy
The texture of these tarts looks heavenly! I love avocado pudding and making tarts with it is so perfect for Christmas!!!
Girl Heart Food
Thank you Lizzy! Love how quickly it comes together too 😉
SHASHI AT SAVORYSPIN
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
Girl Heart Food
It is pretty tasty if I do say so 😉 Hope you enjoy! Thanks Shashi! XOXO
Kelly | Foodtasia
Dawn, these look so creamy and luscious! I’m so intrigued by the avocado that I definitely have to try it!
Girl Heart Food
Thanks Kelly! Hope you enjoy them as much as we do 🙂
Kristen
Dawn these look so good and they’re the perfect dessert for Christmas time!
Girl Heart Food
Thank you Kristen 🙂
Haylie Abele
These look so amazingly fudgy and delicious! Right up my alley! These will definitely be on my list to make this Christmas season!!
Girl Heart Food
Thank you Haylie! Hope you love ’em too 🙂
Colleen
Yum! These look so amazing. Putting this creamy chocolate deliciousness into a tart is a genius idea! Can’t wait to try. Pinning!
Girl Heart Food
Thank you Colleen!It’s quite tasty, if I do say so 😉 Enjoy 🙂
Denise from Urb’n’Spice
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 💗
Girl Heart Food
Thank you Denise! Hope you love them as much as we do 🙂 XO
Elaine
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!
Girl Heart Food
Toasted almonds would be a lovely addition here! Thank you Elaine 🙂
David @ Spiced
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! 🙂
Girl Heart Food
You should definitely try 🙂 It really makes the pudding creamy and you don’t taste the avocado. Have a great week too, David!
Kevin
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.
Girl Heart Food
Totally 😉 Thanks Kevin!
Ben|Havocinthekitchen
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.
Girl Heart Food
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 🙂
Sarah
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
Girl Heart Food
Me too! Yes! SO easy! I know what ya mean 😉 Thanks Sarah!
Milena
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:)
Girl Heart Food
Yay! Thank you Milena 🙂 Hope you love it and I think that sub would be yummy!
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers
Such a great tart! Perfect for the holidays. Delicious and easy 🙂
Girl Heart Food
Thank you Jennifer! Almost too easy 😉
annie@ciaochowbambina
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
Girl Heart Food
Haha!! Thank you Annie 🙂 You too! XOXO
Leanne | Crumb Top Baking
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!
Girl Heart Food
Thank you Leanne 🙂 And so so true!! Happy weekend to ya!
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen
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!
Girl Heart Food
Hahaha! Hope you love them too, Kelsie! Happy Friday to ya 🙂
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen
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!
Girl Heart Food
Lol! Thanks Mary Ann 🙂 ! Appreciate that!