Glinting orange-red rosettes of thin persimmon slices sitting atop a luxurious mix of cream cheese and arugula. They are nestled on crispy golden-brown skillet potatoes, sprinkled with bits of parsley and delicate specks of cinnamon.

Persimmon Brunch Starlets

Name: Persimmon Brunch Starlets
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 large persimmons thinly sliced; 1/2 cup cream cheese softened; 1 cup arugula roughly chopped; 2 large potatoes cubed; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; a handful parsley chopped; to taste salt; to taste pepper

Creamy, tangy persimmon bites on a bed of skillet potatoes.

Category Brunch

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style American

Technique Sauté

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily recipe · February 22, 2025

A little about this dish

Introducing the Persimmon Brunch Starlets - a relaxed Sunday brunch dish reimagining the versatility of persimmons. This sweet and distinctive fruit common in winter seasons offers a pleasant tang flavored with a touch of cinnamon and a surprising twist of arugula. A hint of cream cheese gives the dish a creamy rich texture.

Ingredients (for 4)

Large persimmons — 2 — thinly sliced
Cream cheese — 1/2 cup — softened
Arugula — 1 cup — roughly chopped
Large potatoes — 2 — cubed
Olive oil — 2 tablespoons
Butter — 1 tablespoon
Cinnamon — 1/2 teaspoon
Parsley — a handful — chopped
Salt — to taste
Pepper — to taste

Preparation

Step 1 — 🍳🥔🔥

Over medium heat, add olive oil to a skillet. Once hot, stir in the cubed potatoes with a sprinkle of salt and pepper until they turn golden and crispy.
Step 2 — 🥣🌿🧂

In a separate bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with the chopped arugula. Season with a dash of salt and pepper and stir until well mixed.
Step 3 — 🍅🧈🌀

Spread the cream cheese mixture onto each thinly sliced persimmon. Roll each slice to create a rosette.
Step 4 — 🍳🔽🔥

Reduce the heat to low. Make room in the skillet for the persimmon starlets. Add butter and place the starlets in the skillet. Cover and allow them to heat for a few minutes.
Step 5 — 🍽️🌱😋

Finish off the dish by sprinkling cinnamon over and garnishing with chopped parsley. Serve warm and enjoy.

A final fox tip

Did you know persimmons are not only delicious but also packed with vitamins A and C? This brunch isn’t just for show but also gives a nice immune boost! For a vegan option, use dairy-free cream cheese. A fun way to involve kids is to have them roll the persimmon rosettes.