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Hachiya Persimmon “Jelly” Crostini

Published: Oct 2, 2018 · Updated: Jan 31, 2020 · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.

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Hachiya Persimmon Crostini with White Wine

ServWhat do you do with those soft, squishy Hachiya persimmons?  Besides eating them plain, you could try this simple recipe the next time you need an orange appetizer or snack.

Hachiya Persimmon Humboldt Fog Goat Cheese Crostini

Serve this easy appetizer before a vegetarian meal of egg & tomato stir fry, vegan mapo tofu, or vegan kimchi fried rice.

A Classic Combination

Goat cheese plus fruit preserves on a toasted baguette slice is a classic combination and common hors d’oeuvre passed at cocktail parties.

The fruit, however, can often overpower any wine if too sugary.

In this version, the Hachiya persimmon adds a slight sweetness while still being muted enough to pair with a soft, white wine.

What are Hachiya Persimmons?

Hachiya Persimmons farm standHachiya persimmons are the squishier cousin of the firmer and smaller Fuyu persimmons.

Hachiya persimmons feature heavily in Japanese and Korean desserts and are often dried.

They should be completely mushy before eating otherwise the flesh is far too astringent to swallow. 

To eat, the skin can be easily pierced with a spoon to scoop out the flesh.  The large, white seeds inside should be discarded along with the skin.

Pair with Goat Cheese

Humboldt Fog Goat Cheese WheelFresh fruit pairs very nicely with fresh cheeses, such as this famous goat varietal.

Humboldt Fog Goat Cheese produced by the Cypress Grove cheese company is a legendary cheese from Northern California.  One of the first soft-ripened goat cheeses produced in America, it paved the way for more American French-style cheeses to come.

The cheese is coated with edible vegetable ash to preserve the rind and fend off toxins.  The penicillium candidum mold also ripens from the outside in and makes the cheese tangier as it ages.

The flavor is reminiscent of fresh cream and buttermilk and weighs in at an impressive $24.99 per pound.

Hachiya Persimmons and Humboldt Fog Goat Cheese

Wine Pairing

Bonny Doon 2015 De Propio Gravitas White (North Coast)

The archetypal wine pairing for goat cheese is a Sauvignon Blanc, a la the French Rhone Valley.  This Bordeaux style blend composed of 64% Sémillon and 36% Sauvignon Blanc is from the famed Bonny Doon vineyard in the Santa Cruz mountains of California.

Started in 1983 by Randall Graham, it was one of the first wineries to embrace Rhone varietals.  The wine is at once crisp, soft, and slightly acidic.  It pairs well with the creaminess of the goat cheese and is not overpowered by the subtle sweetness of the Hachiya persimmon.

Hachiya Persimmon and Humboldt Fog Goat Cheese and Bonny Doon White Wine

Try picking up some Hachiya persimmons the next time you see them.  Pair with a Humboldt Fog Goat cheese and Bonny Doon white wine too if you please.

Tips to make it better @ home

  • This recipe should be made and set on the appetizer table to be consumed immediately within a few hours.
  • If you store it in the fridge, the toasted baguette may become soggy.
  • You could spread olive oil and salt onto each bread slice before toasting for additional flavor but not entirely necessary.

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Hachiya Persimmon Crostini

What do you do with those soft, squishy Hachiya persimmons?  Besides eating them plain, you could try this simple recipe the next time you need an orange appetizer or snack.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Fusion
Keyword cheese board ideas, easy appetizers, persimmon recipes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 100kcal
Author Asian Test Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 1/2 ea baguette sliced 1/4" thick on the bias
  • 1/2 lb goat cheese
  • 2 ea large ripe Hachiya persimmons

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Spread baguette slices on a sheet pan and toast for 3-5 minutes until browned and crisp.  Let cool.
  • Carefully spread goat cheese onto each slice of bread. 
  • Pierce the hachiya persimmon with a spoon and gently scoop some of the orange flesh on top of the goat cheese.  Be careful not to pick up any of the skin or white seeds. 

Notes

This recipe should be made and set on the appetizer table to be consumed immediately within a few hours.  If you store it in the fridge, the toasted baguette may become soggy.  
If desired, you can spread olive oil and salt onto each bread slice before toasting for additional flavor, but it is not entirely necessary.  

Nutrition

Calories: 100kcal | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 139mg | Potassium: 9mg | Vitamin A: 390IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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P.S. Do you love little morsels of cheese and fruit?  Please spread the Asian ♥ and share!

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