Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwiches with California Avocado

Serves: 12

Ingredients


Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwiches with California Avocado

1 (14 oz) can condensed milk
1 ripe, Fresh California Avocados peeled, seeded and diced
10 fresh mint leaves
1 Tbsp. powdered sugar
2 tsp. peppermint extract
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. powdered spirulina (natural food supplement which provides a green-blue color, optional for color) or a few drops of green food coloring
1/8 tsp. salt
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips plus more for garnish (see serving suggestion)
24 Triple Chocolate Fudge Brownie Cookies chilled in the refrigerator (see make ahead recipe below)

Triple Chocolate Fudge Brownie Cookies

6 oz. bittersweet chocolate (60% cacao) chopped
2 oz. unsweetened chocolate (100% cacao) chopped
1/2 cup unsalted butter cubed
1 tsp. instant coffee crystals
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Peak California Avocado season generally is spring-summer. Look for California on the label to ensure you are selecting fresh avocados grown close to home. For more recipes visit CaliforniaAvocado.com/recipes.