The persimmon season is in full swing, which means it's time for a recipes for trendy dishes that anyone can make. And even if you're not a persimmon fan, we assure you these flavors will surprise you!
Persimmon, Nut, and Honey Salad
This light healthy salad will be the perfect addition to your menu. The combination of persimmon, nuts, and honey creates a great balance of sweet, crunchy, and aromatic.
Ingredients:
- 2 persimmons
- 100 g walnuts (you can use almonds or cashews)
- 1 tbsp honey
- juice of half a lemon
- mint leaves
Preparation:
- Peel the persimmons and cut them into thin slices or cubes.
- Fry the nuts in a dry frying pan for a few minutes until they turn golden.
- In a large bowl, combine the persimmon, nuts, honey and lemon juice.
- Stir the ingredients until they are gradually coated with honey and lemon juice.
- Serve the salad garnished with mint leaves. Enjoy!
This salad is not only delicious, but also very healthy, because the persimmon and nuts contain many healthy fats and vitamins.
Baked persimmon with cinnamon and nuts
Baked persimmon is a delicious healthy dessert that can be prepared in a few minutes. The sweet pulp of the persimmon becomes even more intense under the influence of heat, and the combination with cinnamon gives the dish a pleasant spicy aroma.
Ingredients:
- 4 persimmons
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 25 g chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds)
Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- Peel the persimmon and cut it in half.
- Place the persimmon on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
- Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Bake the persimmon for 15-20 minutes until soft.
- Once the persimmon has cooled, sprinkle with chopped nuts.
- Serve the baked persimmon as a dessert or snack.
This is an ideal option for lovers of simple, yet delicious, exciting dishes.
Persimmon Ice Cream
Persimmon ice cream is a refreshing dessert that will be a real find for lovers of unusual flavors. To avoid bitterness, it is important to choose ripe persimmons and process them correctly.
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe persimmons
- 200 ml coconut cream (or whipping cream)
- 3 tbsp honey or sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- juice of half a lemon
Preparation:
- Peel the persimmons and remove the seeds. Grind the persimmon pulp in a blender until puree.
- In a separate bowl, combine the coconut cream, honey and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Add persimmon puree and lemon juice to the coconut mixture. Mix thoroughly again.
- Pour the resulting mixture into an ice cream mold or container.
- Freeze for 4-6 hours or until it completely froze.
- Serve the persimmon ice cream, garnished with mint or pieces of fresh fruit.
This ice cream will have a delicate texture, a pleasantly sweet taste, without bitterness, thanks to the correct ripening of persimmons.
Pattys with persimmon and ricotta
This recipe combines the sweet taste of persimmon, delicate ricotta and light, crispy dough, creating a wonderful dish that can be served as a dessert or a light snack with a cup of tea.
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe persimmons
- 200 g ricotta (can be replaced with cottage cheese)
- 1 tbsp honey or sugar (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 pack of puff pastry
- 1 egg (for greasing)
Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 180 ° C.
- Peel the persimmon and cut it into small cubes.
- In a frying pan over medium heat, fry the persimmon with honey and cinnamon until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine the ricotta with the cooled persimmon and mix well.
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut out circles or squares using a cup or baking pan.
- Put a small portion of the filling on each piece of dough.
- Roll the dough, form a pie (you can make a "half-moon" or close the pie in an envelope).
- Brush the surface of the pies with beaten egg.
- Bake the pies in the oven for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Persimmon is a versatile berry that can be used in many dishes, from salads to desserts. It adds not only flavor, but also health benefits, thanks to many vitamins and antioxidants. So, cook, try and surprise your family with interesting dishes.
