AVOCADO MOUSSE WITH PAPAYA TOMATO RELISH

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Categories     Blender     Fruit     Tomato     Vegetable     Freeze/Chill     Papaya     Avocado     Summer     Chill     Gourmet

Yield Makes 8 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

For mousse
3 firm-ripe California avocados (1 1/2 to 1 3/4 lb total)
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 (500-mg) vitamin C tablet, crushed to a powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin (from a 1/4-oz envelope)
3 tablespoons whole milk
1/3 cup chilled heavy cream
For relish
3 tablespoons tarragon white-wine vinegar
1 to 2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 lb grape tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch dice (1/2 cup)
1/2 lb papaya, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch dice (1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh tarragon
Special Equipment
8 (3-oz) ramekins

Steps:

  • Make mousse:
  • Lightly oil ramekins and line bottoms with wax paper or parchment, then oil paper.
  • Quarter, pit, and peel 2 avocados. Purée avocado quarters with 1 tablespoon lemon juice, vitamin C, and salt in a food processor until smooth.
  • Sprinkle gelatin over milk in a small heavy saucepan and let soften 1 minute. Heat over low heat, stirring, until gelatin is dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes, then remove from heat. Add to avocado purée and blend until smooth.
  • Halve, pit, and peel remaining avocado. Cut into 1/4-inch dice and toss with remaining teaspoon lemon juice in a small bowl. Beat cream in a bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until it just holds soft peaks. Fold in avocado purée gently but thoroughly, then fold in diced avocado. Spoon mousse into ramekins, smoothing tops. Cover surface of each mousse with a piece of plastic wrap, then cover ramekins with plastic wrap. Chill mousse until set, at least 2 hours.
  • Make relish:
  • Whisk together vinegar, sugar (to taste), salt, and pepper in a bowl until sugar is dissolved, then stir in tomatoes, papaya, onion, and tarragon. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour (for flavors to develop).
  • Unmold mousse by running a knife around edge of each ramekin, then invert each onto a plate, discarding paper. Serve with relish.

Ammar Janbaz
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover avocados. I always have a few avocados that are about to go bad, and this is a great way to use them up.


Shandel Brooks
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I had some trouble getting the mousse to set properly. I think I might have overbeaten it.


Melanie Fields
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it would have been better with some added spices or herbs.


Izzylikescookies14
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I love the combination of avocado and papaya in this recipe. The mousse is so smooth and creamy, and the relish adds a nice pop of flavor.


Nyiko Chavangu
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This avocado mousse with papaya-tomato relish is a great appetizer or light lunch. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Godswill Dasilva
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I made this recipe for my family, and they all loved it. The mousse was so creamy and flavorful, and the relish added a nice sweetness. I'm definitely going to make this again.


Lisa Kritzer
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This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it. The final product was so delicious and impressive-looking. I'm definitely going to make this again for my next special occasion dinner.


Naeem Sar
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I'm not usually a big fan of avocado, but this recipe changed my mind. The mousse was so light and airy, and the relish added a nice tang. I'll definitely be making this again.


Chathura Maduranga
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This dish was absolutely beautiful. The colors of the papaya and tomato relish were so vibrant, and the avocado mousse was so smooth and creamy. It was a real feast for the eyes.


Muhammad Abubakar futuk
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I'm always looking for new and interesting ways to use avocados, and this recipe definitely fit the bill. The mousse was light and fluffy, and the relish added a nice pop of sweetness and acidity. I'll definitely be making this again.


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This avocado mousse with papaya-tomato relish was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of flavors was unique and delicious, and the presentation was stunning. I highly recommend this recipe.