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Avocado Mousse And Melba Toast Recipe

Impress your guests with this sophisticated Avocado Mousse and Melba Toast recipe, inspired by the November issue of Australian Table magazine. This elegant entree is perfect for a dinner party or a chic buffet. Creamy avocado mousse, delicately seasoned and set to perfection, is beautifully complemented by the crunch of homemade melba toast. Easily scaled up for larger gatherings, this recipe is a showstopper that's surprisingly simple to make!

Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 225 mins
Calories 420.5 kcal
Protein 13g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Avocado Mousse And Melba Toast

  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • 2-3 dashes Tabasco sauce
  • 1 tablespoon powdered unflavored gelatin
  • 1/4 cup hot water
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 slices white bread (about 8 ounces total)

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How to Make Avocado Mousse And Melba Toast

  1. **Avocado Mousse:**
  2. Combine 2 ripe avocados, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce in a food processor. Process until completely smooth.
  3. Add ½ cup mayonnaise and process until well combined.
  4. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in 2 tablespoons chopped chives and 2-3 dashes of Tabasco sauce (or to taste).
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of powdered gelatin and ¼ cup of hot water until gelatin is completely dissolved.
  6. Gently whisk ¼ cup of the avocado mixture into the gelatin to temper it.
  7. Pour the gelatin mixture into the remaining avocado mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and mix well.
  8. Divide the mixture evenly among six slightly oiled ½ cup ramekins or a larger serving dish.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or until fully set.
  10. Carefully invert the mousse onto serving plates just before serving.
  11. **Melba Toast:**
  12. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  13. Remove crusts from 4 slices of bread (about 8 oz total).
  14. Cut each slice into quarters and use a rolling pin to gently flatten.
  15. Arrange the bread pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  16. Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
  17. Let cool completely before serving. Store in an airtight container if making ahead of time.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

26 g

Sugar

21g

Fat

19g

Carbs

14g

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