A visually stunning winter dessert with persimmons, pears, mascarpone cream, pomegranate seeds, and pistachios.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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
# Method Steps:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Whisk 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 arranged fruit to resemble patches of fresh snow.
04 - Sprinkle pomegranate seeds and chopped pistachios evenly over the dish.
05 - Add a light sprinkle of orange zest and optional fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately.
