Delicate, tangy, and sweet, persimmons are one of winter's most fabulous fruits. They're a refreshing way to end any meal, either on their own or as the base of creams and other desserts. This delightful persimmon flan, a nifty antidote to the winter blues, will satisfy the whims of all persimmon lovers.

Our recipe for persimmon flan
Check out the ingredient list below then follow our simple recipe in the above photo tutorial.
Ingredients
3 lb. persimmon
1½ lb caster sugar
11 oz. ready-made custard
6 oz. all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
5 oz. cow's milk ricotta cheese
1 stick butter, plus extra
4 oz. egg whites
3 oz. powdered sugar
2 oz. almond flour
2 oz. slivered almonds
1 oz. pectin
vanilla bean pods
lemon
salt