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Vietnamese Avocado Mousse Ice Cream (Kem Bo)

Vietnamese Avocado Mousse Ice Cream (Kem Bo) is a rich and creamy dessert which is super easy to put together. It is a popular street food snack in Danang, one of the most beautiful cities in Vietnam.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 725 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vietnamese

Ingredients

  • 4 ripe avocados
  • 3/4 cup coconut flakes
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • coconut ice cream (or your favorite light flavor ice cream)
For the Coconut Sauce
  • 2/3 cup coconut milk
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 325F. Spread coconut flakes on a baking sheet, toast for 6-7 minutes until golden. Stir or rotate the baking sheet once or twice for even color. Set aside to cool.
  2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, add coconut milk and stir in sugar. Warm until tiny bubbles start to appear. Do not let it boil. Mix cornstarch with water, and slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan while stirring. Continue to stir for up to a minute to thicken the coconut sauce. Set aside to cool.
  3. Scoop avocado flesh into the bowl of a food processor. Add maple syrup and process into mousse. Adjust sweetness to taste.
  4. Add avocado mousse to serving glasses, top with some coconut sauce, a scoop of ice cream and a sprinkle of toasted coconut flakes. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • I use coconut ice cream from Coconut Bliss, but I'm sure other light flavor ice cream such as vanilla ice cream will work perfectly.
  • You can use more cornstarch to make the coconut sauce thicker to your liking.

Nutrition Information

Calories 725kcal (36%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 64g (98%) Saturated Fat 27g (135%) Sodium 35mg (1%) Potassium 1563mg (45%) Fiber 21g (84%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 391IU (8%) Vitamin C 28mg (31%) Calcium 65mg (7%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 725

% Daily Value*

Calories 725kcal 36%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 64g 98%
Saturated Fat 27g 135%
Sodium 35mg 1%
Potassium 1563mg 33%
Fiber 21g 84%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 391IU 8%
Vitamin C 28mg 31%
Calcium 65mg 7%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.