Persimmon Cream Slices with Cookie Christmas Trees and Cranberry Coulis

As is true of many desserts and pastries in this chapter, this recipe is versatile and should not be categorized as a holiday-only dessert. The small triangular pieces can be offered as part of a buffet assortment in any season; the only decoration needed is a little powdered sugar sifted over the top. When persimmons are not in season, I make this recipe with mangoes or papayas instead. Using either of those fruits, you must bring the strained puree to a quick boil to neutralize the enzyme