The Hidden Table · 2026-09-09
Caimito
Caimito, or star apple, has soft sweet flesh beneath a purple or green skin. The cut fruit often shows a star-like seed pattern; it is not the same fruit as abiu.
Caribbean uses
It is generally appreciated ripe and fresh. Spoon the flesh into a chilled fruit course or serve beside plain yogurt rather than hiding its delicate flavor in a strong sauce.
Preparation and storage
Use ripe fruit, cut open and scoop out the flesh without scraping the bitter skin. Remove seeds and avoid the latex-rich peel.
Recipe
Caimito: small chilled dessert
4 small portions
Ingredients
- 240 g Caimito — ripe flesh, skin and seeds removed
- 320 g plain pasteurized yogurt
- 160 g ripe banana, peeled and sliced
Method
- Divide the yogurt among four small bowls.
- Add the prepared main ingredient and banana. Keep hard toppings finely broken and omit them for guests who cannot safely chew them.
- Serve chilled without extra sugar; disclose milk and any peanut ingredients.
At the table
Its soft texture gives a fruit course a naturally creamy quality.
At The Hidden Table, we adapt the portion, accompaniments and presentation to your guests, so this ingredient has a thoughtful place in an experience made uniquely for you.