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Honey Yogurt Persimmon Tart

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This Honey Yogurt Persimmon Tart is a deliciously light dessert! Fresh persimmon puree with hints of honey and brandy is swirled into a creamy whipped yogurt mousse and sits on top of a tender buttery crust. You won’t be able to stop yourself from going back for slice after slice!

overhead view of Honey Yogurt Persimmon Tart

Honey Yogurt Persimmon Tart recipe highlights

This tart is so light and creamy. It features the sweet and mild persimmon, which is now in season.

The puree is made with persimmon, brandy, and honey. It’s cooked until the persimmons are tender and the liquid thickens before going into the blender.

For this recipe, I used yogurt that is already flavored with honey and vanilla. If you can not find this flavor, you can substitute for just vanilla, add vanilla extract and honey to plain yogurt, or add honey to vanilla yogurt.

slice of Honey Yogurt Persimmon Tart with a fork taking a bite out

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I had my first persimmon 10 years ago. That means I was in my 20’s by the time I tasted this wonderful fruit. My husband is the one who introduced them to me.

His family had a tree in their yard and every year they had an abundance of persimmons. Needless to say, I was eating a lot of persimmons during the fall.

persimmon

Different types of persimmon

There are two types of persimmons. You have ones with flat bottoms, which are very firm. These are most often eaten raw. This is the variety I used for today’s tart.

Then there are ones that look more oval in shape. These are super soft with an almost liquefied center. This type of persimmon is actually best for baking if you can find it. I have a hard time locating this variety which is why I chose to use the firm ones. I just cooked the persimmons down with brandy and honey to get them tender enough to puree.

sliced persimmon

Honey Yogurt Persimmon Tart components

The filling for the tart is light and airy. Yogurt is folded into whipped topping and gelatin is added for stability. Half the pumpkin puree is spread over a buttery crust and the other half is swirled into the yogurt mousse. I adored the light, tangy flavor of filling. It doesn’t even need the crust!

But, because we can’t call this a tart without the crust, I had to incorporate it. The crust is super buttery. I mean like leak out of the springform pan during baking buttery. Make sure you set the pan on a cookie sheet so the butter doesn’t seep to the bottom of the oven. The smell of burning butter isn’t pleasant.

side view of Honey Yogurt Persimmon Tart

Grab your persimmons while they are in season and whip up this glorious Honey Yogurt Persimmon Tart!

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This Honey Yogurt Persimmon Tart is a deliciously light dessert! Fresh persimmon puree with hints of honey and brandy is swirled into a creamy whipped yogurt mousse and sits on top of a tender buttery crust.

Honey Yogurt Persimmon Tart

This Honey Yogurt Persimmon Tart is a deliciously light dessert! Fresh persimmon puree with hints of honey and brandy is swirled into a creamy whipped yogurt mousse and sits on top of a tender buttery crust. You won’t be able to stop yourself from going back for slice after slice!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time: 5 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
Yields: 10 people
Calories: 469

Ingredients

For the crust

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon salt

For the persimmon puree

For the filling

  • 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin powder
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream, plus 3 tablespoons
  • 1 and 1/2 cups vanilla honey flavored Greek yogurt, *
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Make the crust

  • Combine all the ingredients for the crust in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture comes together in large clumps. Transfer the dough to a 9-inch springform pan and press it gently with your fingertips onto the bottom and up the sides of the pan. Use a round measuring cup to firmly press the dough into a flat even layer. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Meanwhile, make the puree.

Make the puree

  • In a small saucepan, combine the persimmons, honey, and brandy. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium and continue to cook for 10 minutes, or until the persimmons are soft and liquid had thickened. Carefully transfer to a blender and pulse the mixture into a puree. Scrape the puree into a small bowl and set aside to cool.
  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork and line it with aluminum foil. Fill the crust with pie weights and bake for 20 minutes. Carefully remove the weights and foil. Bake the crust for an additional 20 minutes or until it is golden brown and dry. cool completely on a wire rack.

Make the filling

  • In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over 1 tablespoon of cold water. Stir well and set aside for 5 minutes until the gelatin softens.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons of heavy cream in a medium microwave-safe bowl for 45 seconds. Stir in the softened gelatin until the mixture is smooth and free of clumps. Add the yogurt and whisk until smooth.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the remaining heavy cream to soft peaks. Gently fold the yogurt mixture into the cream.
  • Spread half of the persimmon puree evenly across the bottom of the cooled crust. Pour the yogurt filling over the top and smooth it to the edges with the back of a spoon. Drop small spoonfuls of the remaining puree over the top of the yogurt filling and use a butter knife to swirl it around. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours.

Notes

*If you can not find vanilla honey flavored Greek yogurt, you can substitute by adding vanilla extract and honey to plain yogurt or honey to vanilla yogurt.
Adapted from Fine Cooking.
Nutrition Facts
Honey Yogurt Persimmon Tart
Amount Per Serving
Calories 469 Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 78mg 26%
Sodium 294mg 12%
Potassium 255mg 7%
Total Carbohydrates 61g 20%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Sugars 36g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin A 41.6%
Vitamin C 7.8%
Calcium 7.5%
Iron 8.6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the values shown are just an estimate.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keywords: yogurt tart recipe
Author: Jen Sobjack
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Nutritional values here on my recipes should be used as a general guide only. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the values shown are just an estimate.

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  7. Kelly says

    November 24, 2015 at 3:12 pm

    This tart looks and sounds sensational, Jen! I am such a big fan of persimmons but have never baked with them before! Love the honey and brandy! Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving! 🙂

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  12. Ben Maclain|Havocinthekitchen says

    November 24, 2015 at 6:45 am


    I love persimmons, and I tried them first time ever almost 30 years ago (sounds horrible haha). Indeed, I haven’t used them a lot in desserts (just in ice cream and cookies), so this idea might be one I’m going to try! Anyways, persimmons, honey, and vanilla (needless to mention brandy) – such a delicious combo!

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  14. Blair @ The Seasoned Mom says

    November 24, 2015 at 4:07 am

    Okay, WOW. First of all, your photos are stunning! Love the shot of the persimmon on its own. So pretty!

    Second, the dessert itself sounds incredible! We have a persimmon tree in our yard, which has been here long before we bought the home. I’ve never really known what to do with the fruit…so now I’m inspired! Thank you! 🙂

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    • Jen says

      November 24, 2015 at 12:26 pm

      Thank you so much for the kind word, Blair! I can’t believe you have a persimmon tree. You should definitely find ways to bake with them. I promise you won’t be disappointed.

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