Cherimoya As-Is

I've been meaning to try this curious fruit ever since I came across it about a month ago.Cherimoyas also known as custard apple have been described as "deliciousness itself" and after tasting it I would be inclined to agree 100%.Cherimoyas are native to Ecuador and Peru where they are eaten as-is by scooping out the flesh with a spoon or they are sometimes used in ice creams and iced fruit drinks.They have a green scale-like skin but inside is a custard-like white flesh with banana-vanilla flavor.

At first I thought about developing a recipe using this subtropical fruit but realized combining it with anything else would not do it justice, so here is cherimoya as-is, the best way to enjoy it.Cherimoyas are a significant source of vitamin C, riboflavin, thiamine, Vitamin B6, potassium, and magnesium.

Yield:1 Serving

Ingredients:

1 ripe cherimoya ( flesh should yield slightly to touch)

1. Halve cherimoya.Scoop out the flesh with a spoon and enjoy.*

*Do not eat the seeds or the skin, they are inedible.

Per Serving:231 calories, 2g fat, 55g carbohydrates, 5g protein, 7g fiber, 0mg cholesterol, 12mg sodium.