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
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 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

Category Brunch

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style American

Technique Sauté

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: February 22, 2025

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.

Additional

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.