Prepare A Delicious Cocoa Persimmon Pie

This delicious pie is made from chocolate and persimmon. Both ingredients are quite popular nowadays when people have noticed the nutritional value they contain. They are therefore common products in the local supermarket.

Cocoa persimmon pie is an easy dessert with a surprising taste and texture. The pie pleases both young and old. It’s a recipe worth trying!

A dessert with a lot of potential

Persimmon and cocoa are ingredients that should be added to your daily diet. They are also quite versatile as they can be used in many ways: in salads, smoothies, yoghurt and desserts.

Persimon is native to Japan and China, although it is now available in many countries around the world. There are several varieties and all of them stand out from the crowd with their own unique taste.

Persimmon is rich in water, fiber and vitamins A and C. It also contains antioxidants and other ingredients that have an exceptional effect on health.

Cocoa is native to the Americas. It is known as the “food of the gods” of the Incas and became popular in Europe due to its medicinal properties.

Natural cocoa does not contain added sugar to chocolate, so it is worth consuming in its original form. It is the best way to take advantage of the potential properties of cocoa for the body, although experts note that there is not enough scientific evidence behind these claims:

• It helps protect the cardiovascular system by lowering blood pressure.
• It contains antioxidants.
• It improves blood circulation to the brain.

How to make cocoa persimmon pie?

When it comes to healthy desserts, the best results are obtained when the ingredients are low. Fruits are often in the lead.

Toast is a traditional dessert in many countries and there are several different ways to prepare it. You just need a little imagination to come up with different combinations of ingredients and flavors.

The most common method of preparation is oven baking and a water bath. You can add fruit, plant drinks to the recipe or change the traditional version and make it sugar-free.

Option 1: Cocoa persimmon pie without sugar, eggs or milk

Only a little cocoa powder and fresh persimmons are needed to make this option. It only takes a few minutes to make.

Ingredients (6 servings)

• 900 g persimmons (peeled and cut)
• 70 g of 100% cocoa powder

Manufacturing

1. Peel and chop the persimmons into medium-sized pieces first and mix in a blender to obtain a creamy texture.
2. Add the cocoa powder and mix until smooth.
3. Pour into separate pans and cover with aluminum foil. Refrigerate the pans for at least six hours (overnight if possible)
4. You can take the pans out of the fridge after that. The texture may look a little different compared to a traditional toast, but it tastes just as good.

This dessert is very suitable for sugar-free as it contains only natural sugars. Just like eating fruit with cocoa powder.

It is also suitable for people suffering from intolerance and allergies. Celiacs can also eat it if you use 100% cocoa powder.

If you want the pie a little sweeter, you can add a sweetener, although  it is always better to get used to the right taste of the fruit. If desired, add a touch of cinnamon or vanilla to enhance the taste.

Option 2: Cocoa persimmon pie with eggs

This is a traditional toast, but made at home and using fruit as the main ingredient.

Ingredients

• 450 g of ripe persimmons
• 40 g of 100% cocoa powder
• 5 eggs
• 1.5 dl of sugar
• 1 dl sugar for caramelization

Manufacturing

1. Peel and chop the persimmons first and set aside.
2. Caramelize by putting 1 dl of sugar in a saucepan and adding a small amount of water. Boil until the mixture melts and pour into the mold to cover the base.
3. Combine fruit and cocoa powder. The mixture should be thick and even in structure.
4. Beat the eggs in another bowl with the sugar and add to the fruit-cocoa mixture. Pour the mixture into a mold over the caramelization and cover with aluminum foil.
5. Bake at 180 degrees or in a water bath for an hour. The pie is ready when you dip a fork in it and it comes out clean.
6. Take the pie out of the oven and set aside to cool. Put in the fridge for at least two hours (preferably prepare the dessert the day before to make it taste and texture better).
7. You can reduce the amount of sugar in the preparation by skipping the caramelization and adding the crushed nuts on top of the pie after taking it out of the mold.

Important when making cocoa persimmon pie

The two versions we mentioned are relatively easy and will be completed quickly. So cocoa persimmon pie can become a dessert you make often.

Keep in mind that the  first recipe is better suited for regular consumption and you can save the latter for more special moments.

Garnish with cocoa persimmon pie when serving, for example, waffle biscuits. You can also sprinkle crushed nuts on the surface.

This kind of dessert is the perfect way to eat more fruit and increase the variety of your diet. The eye-catching color of persimmons reveals their impressive amount of vitamins, antioxidants and beta-carotenes.

Chocolate lovers will also delight in the intense flavor of real chocolate. You can get used to the bitter taste of cocoa, so don’t be afraid to use it, but give it a chance. 

It is the best way to enjoy the benefits of cocoa. This plant has been held in high esteem for thousands of years in areas of pre-Columbian culture now known as Mexico.