Save to Pinterest 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 winter fruit snowscape recipe quickly became a favorite at our family gatherings, especially loved for its delicate balance of sweet and creamy flavors.
Ingredients
- Fruit: 2 ripe persimmons (Fuyu or Hachiya) peeled and sliced, 2 ripe pears peeled cored and thinly sliced, 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds
- Mascarpone Cream: 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 2 tbsp powdered sugar, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Garnish: 2 tbsp shelled pistachios chopped, Fresh mint leaves (optional), Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- Step 1:
- 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.
- Step 2:
- Arrange persimmon and pear slices artfully on a serving platter or individual plates slightly overlapping for a snowscape effect.
- Step 3:
- Dollop or pipe the mascarpone cream over the fruit evoking patches of fresh snow.
- Step 4:
- Sprinkle pomegranate seeds and chopped pistachios over the top.
- Step 5:
- Finish with a sprinkle of orange zest and fresh mint leaves if using. Serve immediately.
Save to Pinterest Our family especially enjoys this dessert on cold winter evenings when we want something light yet satisfying after dinner.
Required Tools
Mixing bowl Hand mixer or whisk Knife and cutting board Zester or microplane
Allergen Information
Contains dairy mascarpone heavy cream Contains tree nuts pistachios Always double-check ingredient labels for allergens
Nutritional Information
Calories 240 Total Fat 15 g Carbohydrates 23 g Protein 3 g per serving
Save to Pinterest This recipe is a perfect balance of flavor and elegance that you can prepare quickly to impress your guests.
Recipe FAQs
- → What types of persimmons work best?
Fuyu or Hachiya persimmons are ideal; Fuyu can be sliced firm while Hachiya should be fully ripe for sweetness.
- → Can I substitute mascarpone cream?
Yes, Greek yogurt provides a lighter alternative with a similar creamy texture.
- → How do I achieve the snowscape effect?
Arrange fruit slices overlapped on a plate, then dollop or pipe the fluffy cream unevenly to mimic patches of snow.
- → What garnishes complement this dish?
Pomegranate seeds add jewel-like brightness, pistachios bring crunch, and orange zest offers a citrusy aroma.
- → Is this suitable for gluten-free diets?
Yes, all ingredients are naturally gluten-free, making it a safe choice.