Refreshing winter dessert with persimmons, pears, mascarpone cream, pomegranate seeds, and pistachios.
# Components:
→ Fruit
01 - 2 ripe persimmons (Fuyu or Hachiya), peeled and sliced
02 - 2 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
03 - 80 ml pomegranate seeds
→ Mascarpone Cream
04 - 120 ml mascarpone cheese
05 - 120 ml heavy cream
06 - 30 ml powdered sugar
07 - 2.5 ml vanilla extract
→ Garnish
08 - 30 ml shelled pistachios, chopped
09 - Fresh mint leaves (optional)
10 - Zest of 1 orange
# Directions:
01 - 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.
02 - Artfully arrange the persimmon and pear slices on a serving platter or individual plates, overlapping slightly 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 over the top.
05 - Add orange zest and fresh mint leaves, if desired, then serve immediately.
