Taste the sun with the versatile pitahaya in your desserts and pastries
Pitahaya, also known as dragon fruit, is a versatile and colourful ingredient widely used in patisserie and as decoration in the culinary world. The flesh of pitahaya is soft and flavorful, and pitahaya puree is a good base for various types of desserts, such as mousses and bavarois.
Pitahaya puree as a base for delectable desserts
When making a mousse, pitahaya puree should be mixed with airy ingredients such as whipped cream and egg whites. This creates a delicate and silky texture that perfectly matches the pitahaya's sweet and slightly sour taste. You could then serve the mousse in glasses and decorate it with pieces of pitahaya, mint leaves and other fruits.
The fruity taste of pitahaya in patisserie
In patisserie, pitahaya is also used to decorate cakes and tartelettes. The flesh can be cut into various shapes and sizes, such as cubes or slices, to make the cake visually appealing. When making a fruit cake, pitahaya puree can also be used as a filling, mixing the pulp with gelatin and sugar. This results in a flavorful and fruity filling with a soft texture
Pitahaya in smoothie bowls: a healthy and trendy option
Smoothie bowls are a trendy and healthy option for breakfast or snacks. Pitahaya puree can be used as the base for the smoothie bowl, mixing the flesh with other tropical fruits, such as mango and pineapple, and superfoods, such as chia seeds and hemp seeds. You can decorate the smoothie bowl with pieces of pitahaya, granola and other fruits.
Discover the versatility of pitahaya in the culinary world with Fruitlife.
In short, Fruitlife pitahaya puree is a versatile ingredient often used in pastries and as a dessert decoration. It can be pureed into a base for a variety of desserts, used as a filling in cakes and added to smoothie bowls. It's subtle flavour and bright colour make it a popular ingredient in the culinary world. Try our Fruitlife pitahaya puree and our other products for yourself and request a sample now or download our assortment list.
