Esma ErezAide de Cuisine
08 July 2026 Last updated: 11 September 2026

This simple regional dessert is made by slicing ripe persimmons in half and topping them with walnuts and kaymak. A practical autumn treat from Turkey’s Black Sea region.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Prepare the fruit

8 min

Peel the persimmons, cut them in half and remove the calyxes.

2

Chill the persimmons

45 min

Refrigerate the peeled persimmons for at least 45 minutes before serving.

3

Plate and add the kaymak

5 min

Arrange the chilled fruit on a serving plate and place a spoonful of kaymak beside each piece.

4

Serve with walnuts

2 min

Sprinkle with chopped walnuts and, if desired, cinnamon. Serve immediately.

Reminder

Important: Unripe persimmons can leave an astringent feeling in the mouth. Choose fruit that feels soft when gently pressed with a finger. Allergens: contains walnuts and dairy (kaymak).

#regional dessert #Walnut desserts #Cream desserts
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