Avocado-Chocolate "Fudge"

Why is "Fudge" in quotations, you say? Because I attempted an avocado truffle recipe and it turned out to have the consistency of fudge. Alas, I call this avocado fudge. The avocado taste is very subtle, but it makes the chocolate extremely smooth and creamy. Yum!

Prep time: 5-10 mins

Cook time: 10 mins

 Set time: approx. 1 hour

You will need:

-microwave-safe bowl

- blender or food processor

- large bowl

-short, wide tupperware or deep plate for setting

-fridge!

Ingredients:

-1/2 cup butter (1 stick)

-1 large ripe avocado

-1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

-1 1/4 cups cocoa powder

-3 cups powdered sugar

-extra powdered sugar for dusting/rolling

Directions:

-melt butter in microwaveable bowl, remove from microwave and set aside

-puree avocado until smooth (add some butter to help smooth)

-add avocado puree, extract, cocoa powder, powdered sugar and butter to a large bowl and mix until smooth

-pour into a deep plate or shallow bowl and sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired

-allow to harden in the fridge (about 1 hour)

-remove from fridge and cut into bite-size pieces 

Cheers, foodies!