I just love this spread! It makes a great dessert by spreading it on to a crostinis and drizzling it with maple syrup. It’s also especially great accompanying a cheese plate. Or just eat it : )
I just love these orange beauties. My friend Christine has a very prolific Hachiya tree and I had never tried one until I ate one of her very ripe ones. I was in heaven, it’s like a fruit pudding.
I like to drizzle a little maple syrup on top as well!
Recipe: Approx. 1 Cup
- 1 Small Ripe Hachiya Persimmon
- 4 Oz. Chèvre Goat Cheese
- 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
- 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup (extra to drizzle on top – optional)
- 1/4 Cup Raw Walnuts
Instructions:
Put the cheese, coconut oil and maple syrup into a food processor and puree. Add the persimmon a little at a time until desired thickness. (It depends on the size and juiciness of the persimmon, you don’t want a runny spread)
Add walnuts and pulse until desired texture.
I like it with chunks of walnuts, if you prefer it creamy you can puree completely until smooth.
(refrigerate before serving)
Health Benefits:
Persimmons Latin name means “food of the gods.” They are high in fiber helping to support a healthy digestive system. Due to their bright orange skin they are an excellent source of vitamin A that nourish the eyes and help prevent age related macular disease. They help to detoxify the large intestine, and increase immunity. They have an excellent source of anti-oxidants that helps reduce high blood pressure and are a very good source of vitamin C, especially native Chinese and American persimmons, which provide 80% of the daily requirement. They give the body energy and help symptoms of stress, fatigue and tiredness.
