Step 1

Using a spoon, scoop avocado out of skin, being careful to keep skin intact. Place the skins on a baking sheet. Set aside.

Step 2

In a food processor, combine the avocado, cheese, 3 cups of the sugar, milk, and lime juice. Puree until smooth, about 1 minute.

Step 3

Spoon equal amounts of the avocado mixture among the 12 halves of reserved avocado skins. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 hours or until well chilled.

Step 4

Preheat broiler. Remove plastic wrap and sprinkle 1 teaspoon of the remaining sugar over each filled avocado half.

Step 5

Broil 4 inches away from heat source, about 5-6 minutes to brown the sugar and form a caramelized, golden crust. Immediately sprinkle walnuts evenly over the top of the caramelized sugar. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Tester’s Note: May use a kitchen torch and place 2 inches above surface to brown the sugar, instead of placing under the broiler.