# Crumble with Persimmon Cream

Recipe by [Inès Lambert](https://fridge.menu/en/u/ineslambert)

A crumbly cocoa pastry filled with a silky persimmon custard cream.

Servings: 6 · Prep 10 min · Cook 30 min · Desserts

Vegetarian · Contains: gluten, milk, eggs

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![AI photo: Crumble with Persimmon Cream](https://image.fridge.menu/adaptations/arm3r9my/bd555109ea981e69761a32e61c00238a6f914872bbc4e31851812fd6fea4aeca.jpg)

## Ingredients

- 300 g [Plain flour](https://fridge.menu/en/i/flour)
- 100 g [Caster sugar](https://fridge.menu/en/i/sugar)
- 15 g [Baking powder](https://fridge.menu/en/i/baking-powder)
- 100 g [Butter](https://fridge.menu/en/i/butter) — cold
- 1 pcs [Egg](https://fridge.menu/en/i/eggs)
- 50 g [Cocoa powder](https://fridge.menu/en/i/cocoa-powder)
- 3 pcs Persimmon — about 700 g
- 300 ml [Milk](https://fridge.menu/en/i/milk)
- 1 pcs [Lemon zest](https://fridge.menu/en/i/lemon-zest) — half a lemon's worth
- 50 g [Plain flour](https://fridge.menu/en/i/flour)
- 2 pcs [Egg yolk](https://fridge.menu/en/i/egg-yolk)
- 100 g [Caster sugar](https://fridge.menu/en/i/sugar)

## Steps

1. Whisk the egg yolks with the sugar using a mixer, then add the sifted flour.
2. Bring the milk to the boil with the lemon zest in a small saucepan.
3. Remove the milk from the heat, stir in the yolk and flour mixture and the chopped persimmon flesh.
4. Return to the heat and, stirring constantly, cook the cream until thickened.
5. Transfer the finished cream to a separate bowl and leave to cool.
6. Combine the flour, cold butter and sugar, then add the egg, baking powder and cocoa powder.
7. Rub everything together by hand into fine crumbs.
8. Tip two-thirds of the mixture into a 24 cm tin lined with baking paper and press firmly over the base.
9. Spread the persimmon cream on top, then cover with the remaining crumble mixture.
10. Bake in an oven preheated to 170°C for about 30 minutes. (30 min)
11. Let the cake cool slightly before serving.

Published 2026-10-09

https://fridge.menu/en/r/persimmon-crumble-with-cream-arm3r9my

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