Peruvian Purple Sweet Potato & Cacao Mousse with Crispy Almond Tuile
Prep 20 min · Cook 10 min · Serves 4 · medium

A sophisticated paleo dessert inspired by Andean cuisine, blending earthy purple potato foam with rich dark cacao and topped with a delicate almond tuile for textural contrast. This unique fusion honors ancestral Peruvian ingredients while delivering indulgent decadence without dairy or grains.
Ingredients
- 8 oz purple sweet potatoes, peeled & chopped
- 1 medium ripe avocado, for creaminess
- 3 tbsp unsweetened cacao powder, high-quality preferred
- 3 tbsp raw almond butter, no added sugars
- 1/4 cup coconut cream, thick part from chilled can
- 2 tbsp grass-fed ghee, for tuile
- 1/2 cup sliced raw almonds, for tuile
- 3 tbsp raw honey, adjust to taste
- 1 tsp vanilla extract, pure
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 3/4 cup fresh raspberries, for garnish
- 1/2 tsp lime zest, fresh
Instructions
- 1
Roast chopped purple sweet potatoes at 400°F for 20-25 minutes until very tender. Cool completely.
- 2
Prepare almond tuile: Toss sliced almonds with melted ghee and pinch of salt. Spread on parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 6-8 minutes until golden. Cool completely and break into shards.
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