Spiced Honey Persimmon Toasts

	Why You’ll Love This Recipe
	Seasonal favorite – Fuyu persimmons add natural sweetness and beautiful color to this simple toast recipe.
Easy to make – The spiced honey can be prepared ahead of time and the toasts come together in minutes.
Versatile – Serve these persimmon toasts for breakfast, brunch, a light snack, or an elegant appetizer.

Key Ingredients in This Recipe

Persimmon – Persimmons have gained popularity in the US in recent years and have gone past farmers market stands to more mainstream grocery store displays. For this recipe I prefer Fuyu persimmons which are more similar in texture to an apple and are perfect for slicing. Look for tomato-shaped Fuyu persimmons with a bright orange color indicating they are ripe. Hachiya persimmons are astringent and must be eaten ripe, however, when they are ripe they feel like a water balloon and are extremely hard to slice.
Cream cheese – Cream cheese adds a tangy flavor to the toasts. I whip it with a bit of honey and cinnamon to give it a lighter texture. It’s easier if the cream cheese is at room temperature when whipping it in the food processor.
Honey – Honey adds a natural sweetness to the whipped cream cheese mixture and is used as a garnish just before serving the toasts.
Cinnamon – The warming flavors of ground cinnamon enhance the fall flavors in this recipe.
Bread – I like using a crusty baguette cut into slices, dipped in olive oil and broiled for crostini, though you can also slice up a loaf of French bread for halved toasts.

A full ingredient list with exact amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

Pro Tip

Use ripe Fuyu persimmons that are still firm enough to slice cleanly. Unlike Hachiya persimmons, Fuyu persimmons can be enjoyed while firm and hold their shape beautifully on toast.

Swaps and Substitutions

Ricotta: Substitute whipped goat cheese, mascarpone, cream cheese, or whipped cottage cheese.
Persimmons: Use sliced pears, apples, figs, or roasted grapes when persimmons are unavailable.
Walnuts: Swap with pecans, pistachios, almonds, or hazelnuts.
Honey: Use maple syrup for a different flavor profile or to make the recipe vegetarian-friendly.
Bread: Try sourdough, multigrain bread, brioche, or a crusty baguette.
Spices: Adjust the honey infusion with cloves, nutmeg, ginger, or allspice.

How to Make Spiced Honey Persimmon Toasts (Step-by-Step)

cream cheese mixture in food processor persimmon toasts. — **Step 1: Make the cream cheese mixture.**
Add the cream cheese, 2 tablespoons (43g) of the honey, and cinnamon to the bowl of a food processor fitted with the blade attachment or a blender and blend until the mixture is smooth, about 1 minute. Scrape the sides of the bowl as needed.

dipped bread in oil on baking sheet. — **Step 2: Dip bread in oil.**
Add the olive oil to a shallow dish and dip one of the cut sides of each slice of bread in the olive oil, then arrange the slices, oil side up on a baking sheet.

toasted crostini. — **Step 3: Toast the crostini.**
Broil them just until golden brown, about 1 minute.

spiced cream cheese spread on toast. — **Step 4: Add cream cheese.**
Spread the cream cheese mixture onto the toasts.

toasts topped with spiced cream cheese with persimmon slices and pomegranate seeds. — **Step 5: Garnish and serve.**
Top with the persimmon slices and garnish with the pomegranate seeds and pecans. Drizzle with the remaining honey and serve.

How to Serve Spiced Honey Persimmon Toasts

For brunch: Serve alongside eggs, fresh fruit, and coffee for a seasonal brunch spread.
As an appetizer: Arrange on a platter and drizzle with additional spiced honey just before serving.
With a cheese board: Add the toasts to a fall-inspired cheese or charcuterie board.
For breakfast: Pair with Greek yogurt and granola for a balanced morning meal.
With drinks: Serve with sparkling wine, apple cider, or a hot chai latte.

How to Store Spiced Honey Persimmon Toasts

Store components separately: Keep the ricotta, persimmons, and spiced honey in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator.
Refrigerate spiced honey: Store for up to 2 weeks and warm gently before serving if needed.
Refrigerate persimmons: Sliced persimmons are best enjoyed within 1 to 2 days.
Assemble before serving: Toasts are best assembled fresh to prevent the bread from becoming soggy.

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best persimmons for persimmon toast?

Fuyu persimmons are the best choice for persimmon toast because they are sweet, crisp, and can be eaten while firm. They slice easily and hold their shape on top of the ricotta.

What does a persimmon taste like?

Fuyu persimmons have a sweet flavor often compared to honey, apricots, and pears, with a crisp texture similar to an apple when firm.

Can I use Hachiya persimmons for this persimmon toast recipe?

Hachiya persimmons must be fully ripe and soft before eating. While they can be used as a spread, Fuyu persimmons are generally preferred for sliced persimmon toast.

What pairs well with persimmon toast?

Persimmon toast pairs well with ricotta, goat cheese, walnuts, pecans, honey, cinnamon, cardamom, and seasonal fruits like pears and apples.

Can I make spiced honey persimmon toasts ahead of time?

Yes. The spiced honey can be prepared several days in advance, and the ricotta and persimmons can be prepped ahead. Assemble the toasts just before serving for the best texture.

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