The 10 Best Vietnamese Avocado Desserts To Try

If you’re anything like me, you probably have an avocado waiting to be used that is getting softer and mushier by the second. You may think that avocados can only be used for your salads or guacamole.

But, I’m here to tell you that there’s another use for your avocados…dessert! That’s right, they’re not only limited to fancy toast or green bowls of goodness, they can also be used for desserts!

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In Vietnamese culture, they frequently (almost exclusively) use avocados in their dessert recipes. In fact, many Asian and Portuguese-speaking countries use avocado to make smoothies, ice cream, and other sweet treats. My very own Filipino parents taught me how to snack on avocados by scooping pieces into a bowl and mixing it with some sugar, evaporated milk, and crushed ice. It was the perfect treat on a hot day for me!

We are going to explore some of the best Vietnamese avocado desserts and I promise you, you’ll never go back!

We will be looking at the best 10 Vietnamese avocado desserts that you just have to try. I have categorized them into smoothies/shakes, ice creams and other desserts, just in case you’re in the mood for something specific.

Smoothies/Shakes

The Vietnamese dessert smoothie including avocado is called Sinh Tố Bơ. Each of these recipes are various takes on the Vietnamese Sinh Tố Bơ. This drink is a sweet one made with ripe avocados, milk and condensed milk.

Think of Sinh Tố Bơ like an avocado frappuccino. It is sweet, delicious and is halfway between a drink and dessert. That’s exactly what these recipes have to offer.

Now, you may be feeling hesitant about putting avocado into your sweet shakes. You may be worried that this is the new kale craze, and we all know those don't taste great in desserts, unless hidden.

But, let the sweetness of the condensed milk in these recipes sway you. The freshness of the avocado mixed with the condensed milk is an instant winner for liquid desserts.

Vietnamese Avocado Shake

This version of Sinh Tố Bơ is very sweet There is half a cup of condensed milk per serving! However, feel free to play around with the amounts to suit your own personal taste.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of ice cubes

• 1 ripe medium avocado, no skin

• ½ cup milk, plus extra to change thickness

• ½ cup condensed milk, to taste (to the right, is the brand I grew up with)

Instructions

1. In a blender, add together the ice cubes, avocado, milk and some condensed milk.

2. Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy

3. If the mix is too thick, add more milk to obtain your desired consistency

4. Blend again. Check the sweetness and add more condensed milk to suit your taste

5. Stir, then pour into small glasses or dessert dishes.

6. Enjoy it cold or at room temperature. Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 12 hours.

Healthy Avocado Smoothie

If the last recipe was too heavy for you, then try this healthier version of the same recipe. With a couple of added ingredients, this smoothie is for those of you who prefer desserts that aren’t too heavy in calories.

This smoother recipe is much lighter than the first and a little less sweet too.

Of course, we all love a smoothie for dessert, but this smoothie would make for an excellent breakfast or post-workout snack.

Ingredients

• ¼ cup of 2% milk, plus extra depending on preference

• 1 teaspoon honey

• 3-4 heaped tablespoons of nonfat vanilla yogurt

• ½ ripe medium avocado

• A handful of ice cubes

Instructions

1. Warm the milk, then place in a cup along with the honey.

2. Stir to combine, then place in a blender along with the remaining ingredients

3. Blend and check the consistency, add more milk if necessary.

4. Blend again, then serve cold in a glass or dessert dish

Tropical Avocado Smoothie

This is a third take on the Vietnamese Sinh Tố Bơ, but this one has a twist. It is a combination of the two, sweet and thick like the first one but a little healthier like the second.

The twist in this shake is the addition of coconut. Adding coconut and avocado together is an absolutely mind-blowing combination that you need to try!

Ingredients

• 1 cup ice cubes

• ½ ripe avocado

• 1 tsp Nutiva Coconut Manna

• 2 tbsp condensed milk

• 1 tbsp honey

• ½ cup of 2% milk, plus extra if necessary

Instructions

1. Combine all the ingredients in a blender.

2. Blend on the highest setting until the mixture is smooth and creamy

3. Check the thickness of the mixture, add more milk to thin if needed

4. Blend again and serve cold in a glass

Sinh Tố Bơ Vietnamese Avocado Shake

This is another take on Sinh Tố Bơ. Remarkably, this recipe only requires 5 minutes. So, if you’re craving something sweet, why not throw together this delicious shake. Note that the ingredients are similar to the first recipe by the ratios are different!

This recipe is super quick, easy and velvety smooth. It’s a great way to use up that ripened avocado.

Ingredients

• 1 ripe medium avocado

• ½ cup of ice

• ⅓ cup of milk

• 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

1. Remove the skin and stone from the avocado

2. Add the avocado, ice, milk and condensed milk to a blender

3. Blend on the highest setting until smooth and creamy

4. Serve in a glass with a straw

Ice Cream

Another favorite dessert for many people is ice cream. But, there are only so many flavors of ready-to-buy ice cream that we can get.

Are you like me and tired of buying plain old vanilla ice cream over and over again? Why not dabble in making your own ice cream and mousse at home?

With a twist inspired by Vietnamese culture, check out these wonderful mousse and ice cream recipes using avocado that you can make at home! Also known as Kem Bo, these recipes are delicious and satisfying any day of the week.

Vietnamese Avocado Mousse Ice Cream (Kem Bo)

This dessert is rich, creamy and easy to make. You can find this most popularly as a street food in Danang, a gorgeous city in Vietnam. It is said that Kem Bo was introduced as a signature street food item in 1990 in Danang.

This recipe uses inspiration from the original Kem Bo recipe to create this mouthwatering mousse ice cream. With plenty of layers and flavors, this recipe is an instant hit.

Ingredients

• 4 ripe avocados

• ¾ cup of coconut flakes

• 2 ½ tbsps maple syrup

• Coconut ice cream

For the Coconut Sauce

• ⅔ cup coconut milk

• 2 tsps sugar

• 2 tbsps water

• ½ tsp cornstarch

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325F. Spread the coconut flakes on a baking sheet and toast for 6 mins until golden. Set aside.

2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, add coconut milk and sugar and stir. Heat until small bubbles form, do not boil.

3. Mix cornstarch with water, slowly pour the cornstarch mix into the saucepan whilst stirring.

4. Stir for 1 minutes until the coconut sauce is thickened. Set aside.

5. Scoop avocado flesh into a food processor. Add maple syrup and blend. Adjust sweetness to taste.

6. Add avocado mousse to a serving glass, top with coconut sauce, scoop of ice cream and toasted coconut flakes.

Creamy Avocado Ice Cream

This recipe adds a nutty sweetness with a rich Vietnamese sauce called Nước cốt dừa, sweetened coconut cream. Similar to the above recipe, this recipe requires a few different ingredients with a wonderful homemade twist on ice cream.

Ingredients

• 2 ripe avocados

• 2 tbsps fresh lime juice

• ½ cup condensed milk

• ½ cup of thick coconut cream (different from coconut milk, I use this one)

• 1 cup whipping cream

Topping

• 4 tbsps toasted coconut flakes (here is a good pre-toasted version)

Instructions

1. Blend the avocados, lime juice, condensed milk and coconut cream together

2. In a separate bowl, beat the cream with a hand mixer or whisk until smooth and thickened

3. Fold the avocado mixture into the crea, cover and freeze. Leave for 2 hours

4. Blend the mixture again with a hand blender or whisk. Scrape and break the frozen bits in the corners.

5. Return to freezer and repeat three times. Then freeze until solid.

6. To serve, scoop the cream out and garnish with toasted coconut flakes.

Kem Bo

This is another take on the refreshing and simple dessert from Danang. Typically served as street food, it contains smashed avocados with coconut ice cream, coconut flakes and sweetened coconut milk on top.

Ingredients

• 2 avocados

• ¼ cup toasted coconut flakes

• 1 cup coconut milk

• 1tbsp sugar

• ¾ cup coconut ice cream

Instructions

1. Add coconut milk and sugar to a saucepan over medium heat for 1 minute. Once the sugar has dissolved and the liquid starts to bubble at the edges, set aside and let cool for 10 mins.

2. Using a fork, smash the avocado into a smooth consistency.

3. Add a scoop of the avocado into a small cup. Drizzle the sweetened coconut milk over the top. Scoop the coconut ice cream and sprinkle with toasted flakes to serve.

Other Desserts

Now let’s explore other types of desserts away from the realm of ice cream and milkshakes. Here we will explore recipes that cover everything from coffee to cookies.

Avocado Coffee (Sinh Tố Bơ Cà Phê)

Check out this recipe for sinh tố bơ cà phê which literally translates to “coffee avocado smoothie”. This recipe is great for coffee lovers who are looking to try something new. You can also adjust the strength of the coffee flavor by using your favorite coffee ground.

Ingredients

• ¾ oz coffee ground (whichever you prefer)

• ½ avocado

• 1 tbsp condensed milk

• ¾ cup vanilla powder

• Shaved ice or crushed ice cubes

Instructions

1. Rinse the avocado and slice into small pieces ready to blend,

2. Add coffee ground into the coffee filter and pour 2 tbsp hot water slowly. Stop when ⅕ of the water has been poured. Resume after 60 seconds.

3. Put coffee water, avocado, condensed milk, vanilla and ice into a blender.

4. Blend on the highest setting until smooth.

5. Optional: top with chocolate syrup on the rim of the glass

6. Pour in the coffee mixture.

Avocado Cookies Recipe

If you’re a cookie lover, why not try these Vietnamese avocado cookies. They taste amazing with a cup of coffee, tea or even a glass of milk. You can store these in an airtight container ready to snack on later.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups of white sugar

• 1 cup butter, softened

• ¾ cup mashed avocado

• 2 eggs

• 3 ¼ cups unbleached all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ¼ tsp sea salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375F

2. Beat sugar, butter and avocado in a bowl together. You can use an electric mixer or whisk. Add eggs and beat together.

3. Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt together in a different bowl. Stir the avocado mixture into the new mixture until the dough comes together. Roll into small balls.

4. Place the balls 2-inches apart on a non-stick baking sheet.

5. Bake in the preheated oven until the bottoms are lightly browned (about 8 to 10 mins). Wait for the cookies to cool on a wire rack.

Quadruple Chocolate Avocado Cookies

The last of our recipes are these gorgeous chocolate avocado cookies. Who knew that avocado could be so naughty? These amazing snacks are enough to cure any craving.

Ingredients

• 2 eggs

• ½ cup sugar

• ⅓ cup brown sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla

• 2 cups mashed avocado

• ¾ cup melted chocolate

• 1 cup flour

• 3 tbsps cocoa powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

• ¾ cup white chocolate chips

• ½ cup milk chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350F

2. Whisk eggs in a large bowl. Then, add sugar, brown sugar and vanilla. Continue whisking.

3. Stir in mashed avocado and melted chocolate until combined.

4. In a different bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet until combined.

5. Add white chocolate and milk chocolate chips. Fold.

6. Scoop out the batter onto baking sheets. Round out the edges of the cookies.

7. Bake until the tops of the cookies have set (20-25 mins)

8. Cool in the pans for a few minutes before moving to a wire rack.

Conclusion

It’s never too late to bring a little Asian culture into the kitchen and these Vietnamese dessert recipes are the perfect way to experiment at meal times. Why not get the whole family involved in the baking and mixing of these delicious and exciting recipes. Comment below if you tried out one of my recipes!

Need a play-by-play? Check out this video by Sulhee Jessica AKA Bento Box Queen, as she walks you through her own avocado smoothie recipe!

Have fun and enjoy yourself!