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Peruvian Purple Sweet Potato & Cacao Mousse with Crispy Almond Tuile

Prep 20 min · Cook 10 min · Serves 4 · medium

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Peruvian Purple Sweet Potato & Cacao Mousse with Crispy Almond Tuile

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. 1

    Roast chopped purple sweet potatoes at 400°F for 20-25 minutes until very tender. Cool completely.

  2. 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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