Avocado Puree with Vanilla Ice-Cream

I had this dessert last week at a Chinese Restaurant.  And oh my, never did I know avocado could taste so good as a dessert!!

Although this tiny fruit is know to be packed with essential nutrients our body needs, Avocado had never been an ingredient in my kitchen.  It would be a challenge to gain my children's fancy because it is a rather tasteless fruit that is too rich in taste.

Relying on my loyal taste buds, I replicated this dessert yesterday.  

My whole family simply loves it!!  The buttery-creamy texture of the avocado goes really well with the coconut cream, giving the dessert a silky smooth texture.  A scoop of vanilla ice-cream on top adds to a right amount of sweetness too.  

While the fruit is still in season now, try the recipe and enjoy the goodness of this wholesome fruit today!

Nutritional Facts of Avocado:

• Avocados provide nearly 20 essential nutrients our body needs, including fiber, potassium, Vitamin E, B-vitamins and folic acid. 
• They also act as a "nutrient booster" by enabling the body to absorb more fat-soluble nutrients, such as alpha and beta-carotene and lutein, in foods that are eaten with the fruit. 
• Avocados can also help reduce blood cholesterol levels and risks of Cardiovascular disease because it contains both monosaturated and polyunsaturated fat, the 'good' fats we need.

 

 

Avocado Puree with Vanilla Ice-Cream (serve 5)

  

Ingredients:

1                    Large Avocado
1/2 cup            Milk

1/4 cup            Condensed Milk
1/4 cup            Coconut Milk 

1 tub               Vanilla Ice-Cream

Directions:

1. Slice across the avocado until your knife hits the pit. Grab both halves and twist in opposite directions. Use a metal spoon to scoop out the flesh.
2. Blend the avocado flesh and all the remaining ingredients together.
3. Chill in the puree in the fridge.
4. To serve, top with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream.   

Tips:

• Ensure all ingredients are chilled before preparation to cut down chilling time of this dessert.
• Sprinkle some chopped pistachio nuts on top before serving to add extra crunch to this dessert.