Avocado mousse

Babiche Martens

The creaminess of mayonnaise and ripe avocado, and the punch of garlic and worcestershire sauce makes this a delicious spread for your next party.

Ingredients

1 ½ Tbsp	Gelatine
¼ cup	Water
½ cup	Chicken stock, hot
3	Avocados, large ripe (Main)
1	Garlic clove, chopped
2 tsp	Worcestershire sauce
½ cup	Mayonnaise
2 tsp	Lemon juice
½ cup	Cream, lightly whipped
1 to taste	Salt and pepper

Directions

1. Soften the gelatine in the water for 2 or 3 minutes.
2. Add to the hot chicken stock and stir to dissolve, then leave to cool.
3. Into a blender place the avocados, garlic, worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise and lemon juice and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Slowly add the chicken stock to the mixture while the blender is on slow. Fold through the whipped cream.
5. Line a 1-litre loaf tin with plastic wrap and pour in the mixture. Refrigerate until set or overnight.
6. Tip on a platter and carefully remove the wrap. Serve with salad and crostini.