Winter Fruit Persimmon Pear (Print)

Sweet persimmon and pear paired with mascarpone cream and garnished with pomegranate and pistachios.

# Ingredients:

→ Fruit

01 - 2 ripe persimmons (Fuyu or Hachiya), peeled and sliced
02 - 2 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
03 - 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds

→ Mascarpone Cream

04 - 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
05 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
06 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Garnish

08 - 2 tablespoons shelled pistachios, chopped
09 - Fresh mint leaves (optional)
10 - Zest of 1 orange

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Whip with a hand mixer or whisk until light and fluffy.
02 - Arrange persimmon and pear slices artfully on a serving platter or individual plates, slightly overlapping to create a snowscape effect.
03 - Dollop or pipe the mascarpone cream over the fruit, simulating patches of fresh snow.
04 - Sprinkle pomegranate seeds and chopped pistachios evenly over the top.
05 - Finish with a sprinkle of orange zest and fresh mint leaves as desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Visually stunning winter dessert
  • Light and refreshing with mascarpone cream
02 -
  • Contains dairy and tree nuts
  • Substitute mascarpone with Greek yogurt for a lighter version
03 -
  • Whip mascarpone cream until light and fluffy for best texture
  • Arrange fruit carefully to create the snowscape effect
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