Persimmon Fool

Serves: 3

Lacy Volkman

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

47

Spice

51

Sweetness

46

Sourness

41

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.6

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tbsp

Water

2 tbsps

Sugar

Directions:

1

Sprinkle gelatin over water in a small heatproof cup and let stand 1 minute to soften

2

Stir together persimmon purée, sugar, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt in a bowl until sugar is dissolved

3

Melt softened gelatin in cup set in a saucepan of simmering water, then stir into persimmon purée

4

Beat cream in another bowl with an electric mixer until it just holds stiff peaks, then gently fold into purée

5

Divide fool among 4 stemmed glasses and chill, covered, at least 8 hours (it will set softly)

6

Just before serving, peel Fuyu persimmons, seeding if necessary, and chop

7

Top fool with chopped persimmons

8

Sprinkle gelatin over water in a small heatproof cup and let stand 1 minute to soften

9

Stir together persimmon purée, sugar, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt in a bowl until sugar is dissolved

10

Melt softened gelatin in cup set in a saucepan of simmering water, then stir into persimmon purée

11

Beat cream in another bowl with an electric mixer until it just holds stiff peaks, then gently fold into purée

12

Divide fool among 4 stemmed glasses and chill, covered, at least 8 hours (it will set softly)

13

Just before serving, peel Fuyu persimmons, seeding if necessary, and chop

14

Top fool with chopped persimmons