{
  "id": "CAT05-R21",
  "slug": "cat05-r21-manatee-mangrove-chocolate-avocado-mousse",
  "url": "https://www.thisisflorida.us/florida-recipes/recipes/cat05-r21-manatee-mangrove-chocolate-avocado-mousse.html",
  "title": "Manatee Mangrove Chocolate-Avocado Mousse",
  "category": "Desserts",
  "category_id": "CAT05",
  "language": "en",
  "yield_servings_base": 4,
  "servings_scale_options": [
    2,
    4,
    6,
    8
  ],
  "prep_time_minutes": 10,
  "cook_time_minutes": 0,
  "total_time_minutes": 40,
  "primary_cooking_method": "NO_COOK",
  "primary_food": "avocado",
  "vegetarian": true,
  "allergens": [],
  "ingredients": [
    "2 ripe Florida avocados",
    "¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (25 g)",
    "⅓ cup maple syrup (80 ml)",
    "⅓ cup cold water (80 ml)",
    "1 teaspoon vanilla extract",
    "Pinch of salt",
    "1 teaspoon lime juice",
    "Berries",
    "toasted coconut",
    "or cocoa powder for garnish"
  ],
  "directions": [
    "1. Scoop avocado flesh into a blender or food processor.",
    "2. Add cocoa, maple syrup, coconut milk, vanilla, salt, and lime juice.",
    "3. Blend until completely smooth, scraping down the sides once or twice. Add a spoonful of milk if needed.",
    "4. Divide among four cups, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.",
    "5. Add berries or coconut just before serving."
  ],
  "food_safety": "Refrigerate promptly and keep covered; discard if left out for more than 2 hours."
}