Save A visually stunning, refreshing winter dessert featuring sweet persimmons and juicy pears draped in a light, snowy mascarpone cream, garnished with pomegranate seeds and pistachios.
This dessert creates a beautiful snowscape effect that impresses guests and delights family every time.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe persimmons (Fuyu or Hachiya): peeled and sliced
- 2 ripe pears: peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds: fresh
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese: for the mascarpone cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream: to whip with mascarpone
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar: sweetener in cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract: flavoring the cream
- 2 tbsp shelled pistachios: chopped for garnish
- Fresh mint leaves: optional garnish
- Zest of 1 orange: to finish
Instructions
- Prepare the cream:
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract Whip with a hand mixer or whisk until light and fluffy
- Arrange fruit:
- Arrange persimmon and pear slices artfully on a serving platter or individual plates slightly overlapping for a snowscape effect
- Add cream:
- Dollop or pipe the mascarpone cream over the fruit evoking patches of fresh snow
- Garnish:
- Sprinkle pomegranate seeds and chopped pistachios over the top
- Finish:
- Finish with a sprinkle of orange zest and fresh mint leaves if using Serve immediately
Save Our family loves serving this during winter festivities when everyone appreciates a light yet flavorful dessert.
Serving Suggestions
Pair this dessert with a light Moscato dAsti or a sparkling water infused with citrus to complement the fresh flavors.
Storage Tips
Best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours covered to preserve texture and freshness.
Variations
Try adding toasted coconut flakes or swapping pistachios with toasted almonds for different textures and flavors.
Save This winter fruit dessert is sure to impress with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Common Questions
- → Can I use different fruits in this dish?
Yes, fruits with similar textures like apples or figs work well, maintaining a balance between sweetness and freshness.
- → How do I achieve the snowscape effect?
Arrange the sliced fruits overlapping on a plate, then dollop or pipe light mascarpone cream over them to mimic patches of snow.
- → Are there alternatives to mascarpone cream?
Greek yogurt can provide a lighter, tangy substitute while still offering creamy texture and complementing the fruit.
- → What nuts can be used instead of pistachios?
Chopped toasted almonds or walnuts provide a similar crunchy contrast if pistachios are unavailable.
- → Can this dish be prepared ahead of time?
It's best served fresh, but fruit slices and cream can be prepped separately and combined just before serving for optimal texture.
- → How does the orange zest enhance the dish?
Orange zest adds bright citrus notes that lift the creamy sweetness and enrich the overall flavor profile.