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10 Festive Pitaya Dessert Recipes to Brighten Your Christmas Table

Pitaya Dessert Recipes

“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well if one has not dined well.” – Virginia Woolf.

Welcome to a colorful collection of festive recipes. They’ll add a splash of tropical color and unique tastes to your Christmas. We use pitaya, or dragon fruit, for unforgettable dessert ideas.

Enjoy creamy mini cheesecakes, refreshing sorbets, and indulgent mousses with pitaya. This fruit’s bright pink color and sweet taste make desserts beautiful and tasty. They’re packed with nutrients for a healthier holiday treat.

Our recipes come from the best offerings at Tropical Acai Wholesale Distributor and Bulk Supplier. Explore tropical desserts that will make your holiday meals memorable. These include Premium Pitaya Sorbet, Pitaya Puree Cubes, and Premium Frozen Pitaya Puree. Thanks to the popularity of dragonfruit desserts, finding pitaya is easy.

For avid bakers or those new to desserts, our pitaya recipes will make your table shine. You’ll enter a world of festive, nutritious, and eye-catching desserts, which will definitely impress your guests.

Key Takeaways

  • Pitaya, or dragonfruit, brings a vibrant pink hue to festive desserts.
  • Tropical Acai Wholesale Distributor offers high-quality pitaya products.
  • These recipes are nutritious and healthier dessert options for holiday celebrations.
  • Pitaya can be found in mainstream grocery stores, enhancing accessibility.
  • Our collection includes a variety of dessert styles, from cheesecakes to sorbets and mousses.
  • Using pitaya ensures colorful and visually appealing Christmas desserts.

Pitaya Mini Cheesecakes

Discover the joy of making Pitaya Mini Cheesecakes. They’re a blend of creamy texture and vibrant colors. These treats are not just easy holiday desserts. They’re a tropical cheesecake dream, perfect for festive gatherings. The recipe takes under an hour to prepare, followed by an overnight rest. Your guests will be amazed by this unique dragonfruit cheesecake.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pitted Medjool dates
  • 1/4 cup raw almonds
  • 1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds
  • 1/4 cup pecans
  • 1/4 cup Brazilian nuts
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 2 cups raw cashews (soaked in water for at least 4 hours)
  • 1/2 cup canned fat coconut cream
  • 1/2 cup coconut water
  • 3 tablespoons pitaya powder
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Prepare the crust: Place dates, almonds, pumpkin seeds, pecans, Brazilian nuts, and coconut oil into a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is sticky but still has some texture. Press this mixture firmly into the bottoms of a muffin tin to form the crust base. Chill in the freezer while you prepare the filling.
  2. Make the filling: Drain the cashews and place them in a high-speed blender. Add coconut cream, water, pitaya powder, lemon juice, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust sweetness if necessary by adding extra maple syrup.
  3. Assemble: Pour the filling over the chilled crusts in your muffin tin. Smooth out the top for an even layer.
  4. Chill: Place the muffin tin in the freezer and freeze it for at least 8 hours or overnight until firm.
  5. Serve: Once set, gently remove the mini cheesecakes from the tin. Serve chilled, and enjoy!
  6. Storage: These cheesecakes can be stored in a sealed container in the freezer for up to a month or in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Servings6 people
Total Prep Time9 hours
Calories per Serving566
Nutritional Information
  • Carbohydrates: 53g
  • Protein: 14g
  • Fat: 37g
  • Saturated Fat: 7.9g
  • Fiber: 5.5g
  • Sugar: 33g
  • Sodium: 23mg
  • Potassium: 47mg
  • Vitamin C: 2.3mg
  • Calcium: 100mg
  • Iron: 4.4mg

At Tropical Acai Wholesale Distributor and Bulk Supplier, we’re proud to offer premium pitaya products. These elevate your tropical cheesecake creations. Visit our website for more insights and top-quality ingredients. Make your holiday desserts extra special.

Premium Pitaya Sorbet 

Enjoy the fresh taste of Premium Pitaya Sorbet, a classy dessert for after-Christmas dinner. It uses top-notch frozen pitaya puree from Tropical Acai Wholesale Distributor and Bulk Supplier. You only need pitaya puree, lime juice, and some sweetener. It’s simple to make and looks and tastes great.

What You'll Need

To make this tasty premium pitaya sorbet, you need:

  • 2 cups of frozen pitaya puree
  • 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 cup of granulated sugar (or sweetener of your choice)

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: Mix the frozen pitaya puree, lime juice, and sugar until well-mixed.
  2. Blend: Put it all in a blender. Blend until it’s smooth and lump-free.
  3. Freeze: Move the mix to a container that seals tight. Freeze it for 4 hours or more.
  4. Serve: When it’s frozen, scoop it into bowls. To make it look nice, add mint leaves or berries.

This Christmas dessert isn’t just tasty but also healthy. Our premium pitaya sorbet is full of antioxidants and fiber. It brings a unique flavor and health benefits to your holiday table. Use high-quality ingredients from Tropical Acai Wholesale Distributor and Bulk Supplier. It’s a great way to add excitement to your holiday meals!

Dragonfruit Christmas Fruit Salad

Feel the holiday joy with a special dragonfruit Christmas salad. This dish mixes dragonfruit’s bright colors with seasonal fruits. It’s beautiful and a fresh option for your holiday meals.

dragonfruit Christmas salad

Fruity Ingredients for Festivity

It’s quick to make a dragonfruit Christmas salad. You need only 20 minutes, and it serves six. Let’s see what ingredients you’ll need:

  • 2 dragon fruits
  • 4 kiwis
  • 1 pineapple
  • 1 orange (zest and juice)
  • 1 tablespoon raw honey
  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint

Consider adding these suggested fruits for more flavor:

  1. Mango
  2. Blueberries
  3. Bananas
  4. Papaya
  5. Citrus fruits
  6. Watermelon
  7. Pomegranate seeds

This colorful salad has just 154 calories per serving, making it a healthy pick. It’s great for breakfast, Salad, and Side Dish. It enjoys a perfect 5-star rating from 6 reviews for its American Cuisine.

Garnishing Tips

Make your Christmas fruit dishes even better with simple garnishes. Add whipped cream for luxury or mint leaves for a fresh taste. These garnishes make your dishes festive and eye-catching.

For freshness, eat your dragonfruit Christmas salad within 2 to 3 days. Enjoy this mix of tropical tastes during the holidays!

Vegan Pitaya Mousse

Make your holiday table shine with a vegan pitaya mousse. This healthy Christmas dessert combines indulgence and health. It uses the bright color and taste of dragonfruit mousse plus coconut cream’s silkiness. It’s a plant-based treat that everyone will love.

vegan pitaya mousse

Health Benefits

Plant-based desserts like vegan pitaya mousse are full of good stuff. Dragonfruit is the star, packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. It’s also 92% water, making the mousse tasty and hydrating.

Coconut cream is a great swap for cow’s cream but with less fat. It matches well in calories (780 vs. 820 per cup) but has lower fat (83g vs. 88g). Plus, it’s vegan, so there’s no need to worry about the cholesterol in animal fats.

Preparation Methods

Whipping up this delightful, healthy Christmas dessert is easy and fun. Follow these steps for a perfect vegan pitaya mousse:

  1. Prepare your ingredients: 1 pound dragonfruit, 1 can coconut cream (chilled), and agave syrup to taste.
  2. Mix it up: Blend the dragonfruit flesh and coconut cream. Sweeten with agave syrup if you like.
  3. Let it chill: Pour the mix into dishes and refrigerate for an hour. For a thicker dessert, freeze it for a bit.

This dish, created by Anthea, takes about 55 minutes to make. There are 30 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of cooking time. It makes 8 servings. Each serving has about 353 kcal, 44g carbs, 7g protein, and 20g fat. You also get 136mg sodium, 333mg potassium, and 5g fiber per serving.

Nutrition FactsAmount per Serving
Calories353 kcal
Carbohydrates44g
Protein7g
Fat20g
Sodium136mg
Potassium333mg
Fiber5g
Sugar19g
Vitamin A2 IU
Vitamin C2 mg
Calcium69 mg
Iron3 mg

Want to try more tasty treats? Check out the range from Tropical Acai Wholesale Distributor and Bulk Supplier. They have premium pitaya sorbet, pitaya puree cubes, and frozen pitaya puree. These top-notch ingredients are perfect for festive, healthy desserts.

Festive Pitaya Jelly Cups

Make your guests happy with jellied Christmas treats that look amazing and taste great. These pitaya jelly dessert cups are simple yet festive. They have a bright pink color from dragonfruit, making any dessert table stand out. Seasoned chefs and home cooks can make these dragonfruit jelly cups a hit at celebrations.

pitaya jelly dessert

Preparing them is easy, taking just 30 minutes of active work. Plus, you’ll need a few hours for the jelly to set. To start, mix 500ml of litchi juice and 500ml of cranberry juice. Add 2 teaspoons of gelatin powder to each juice. This makes the dessert taste tremendous and look fancy. Then, sweeten the cranberry mix with 50g sugar and 200g strawberries. Add 1 pitaya to the litchi mix for natural sweetness.

Add a cream topping to make it look and taste even better. Use 200g of low-fat cream, ¼ teaspoons of strawberry essence, and two tablespoons of powdered sugar. This topping makes your easy, festive desserts creamy and delicious.

Let the jellies chill in the fridge for 2-3 hours, or even longer, to set well. The good news is you can make these jellied Christmas treats 2-3 days before your event. This saves time. Add fresh fruit and mint right before serving to keep them looking fresh.

For a vegan version, use 15g of agar agar powder or 20g of strips instead of gelatin. Mix 1 cup of dragonfruit puree with 200g of raw honey and 1.5 liters of water. After blending, pour the mixture into a 20cm x 20cm tray. Chill for 30 minutes for the perfect setting.

Buy ingredients from Tropical Acai Wholesale Distributor and Bulk Supplier for the best quality. Our Premium Frozen Pitaya Puree is excellent for making these dragonfruit jelly cups. Check out our variety of pitaya products for a tropical twist to your holiday dishes.

Have fun making these lovely pitaya jelly desserts. Enjoy the praise from friends and family.

Gluten-Free Pitaya Brownies

Delight in the colorful and nutritious gluten-free pitaya brownies. They’re ideal for healthy holiday baking. With their eye-catching color and nutrient-rich profile, these brownies shine at any celebration. The natural sweetness and vibrant color of pitaya make these treats a top choice for festivities.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup ground almonds
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp pink pitaya powder
  • 1/2 cup pitaya puree from Tropical Acai’s Premium Frozen Pitaya Puree
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of sea salt
gluten-free pitaya brownies

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix ground almonds, coconut sugar, cocoa powder, pink pitaya powder, baking powder, and sea salt.
  3. Whisk eggs, melted coconut oil, pitaya puree, and vanilla together in another bowl.
  4. Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ones until they’re well combined.
  5. Put the batter into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Check with a toothpick; it should come out clean.
  7. Let the brownies cool down in the pan before cutting into squares.
  8. Enjoy your dragonfruit brownies! They’re perfect for sharing with friends and family during the holidays.

Gluten-free pitaya brownies are not just a treat for the eyes but also good for you. They include pitaya puree from Tropical Acai and other healthy ingredients. This recipe is sure to please everyone. Have fun baking, and enjoy your holidays!

Eggless Pitaya Layer Cake

The eggless pitaya cake is a brilliant choice for your festive vegan desserts. This eye-catching vegan layer cake has soft, moist layers. They are colored with pitaya puree. This makes it a splendid tropical layer cake for special events and health enthusiasts.

eggless pitaya cake

Our recipe is carefully crafted with Tropical Acai Wholesale Distributor and Bulk Supplier ingredients. It guarantees a vibrant and appealing dessert. Our premium pitaya puree cubes achieve the perfect color. They have outperformed many other colorants in tests.

Here’s a detailed guide to making this versatile cake:

StatisticDetail
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Servings10
Total Calories934
Total Fat35g
Total Carbohydrates150g
Total Sugars112g
Protein8g

We mix pink pitaya powder into our buttercream to get the beautiful ombre effect. Use ¾ cup of raw cashews and ⅓ cup of coconut cream. Also, add 1¼ tsp (or more) of pink pitaya powder for the filling.

Soaking nuts makes them perfect for blending smoothly. Chilled full-fat coconut milk cans overnight give us the rich cream needed, ensuring a lush, creamy texture.

Adding edible dried rose petals and buds as optional toppings makes the cake visually stunning.

“Using pink pitaya powder gives us the brightest and most attractive vegan layer cake.”

Our special eggless pitaya cake can also be dairy-free. Freeze the cake for 6 hours or overnight. This improves its texture and makes it hold together better.

Make this tropical layer cake for the holidays. It will impress your guests with a healthy yet flavorful option. It looks just as good as it tastes.

Try the ultimate festive vegan desserts with Tropical Acai’s premium ingredients. These make your holiday celebrations unforgettable and healthier.

Pitaya-Packed Parfait

Making a pitaya parfait is easier than you think. It’s not just beautiful but also a healthy, sweet treat. Serve it in clear glasses to add elegance to any party. Let’s talk about the layering that makes it stand out.

Layering Techniques

This parfait has pitaya compote, creamy yogurt, and crunchy granola. Each layer adds a new taste and texture. We use Tropical Acai Wholesale Distributor and Bulk Supplier’s pitaya puree for the best quality.

First, make the pitaya compote. Mix 1 1/2 cups of pink dragonfruit with maple syrup. Besides its stunning color, it’s full of good stuff for your body.

Then, whip up the vanilla layer. Mix dairy-free vanilla yogurt with vanilla extract. It’s smooth and sweet, perfect with the pitaya’s tang.

Add in grain-free granola for crunch. It makes the parfait even more enjoyable.

Here’s the layering process:

  1. Put pitaya compote at the glass’s bottom.
  2. Add a layer of vanilla yogurt mix.
  3. Sprinkle a lot of granola.
  4. Keep layering until the glass is full, and end with granola.

For extra fun, garnish with banana slices, blueberries, and coconut flakes. This dessert is stunning and guilt-free, making it a top pick for healthy treats.

Want to try more dragonfruit delights? Parfaits are just the start. Pitaya is great for popsicles, tarts, and more. Check out Tropical Acai, a wholesale distributor and bulk supplier of quality pitaya products. Make your dessert menu exciting and healthy.

Conclusion

Adding pitaya to your holiday desserts is a great idea. It makes your tropical Christmas colorful and healthy. Try making a Premium Pitaya Sorbet, Vegan Pitaya Mousse, or Gluten-Free Pitaya Brownies. Everyone will love these endless, tasty options.

From a stunning Dragonfruit Christmas Fruit Salad to a tasty Eggless Pitaya Layer Cake, these recipes make dining unique. They bring in exotic flavors. Dragonfruit-Basil Mascarpone Ice Cream and Pitaya Mochi Ice Cream will wow your guests with their bright colors and unique textures.

For the best quality, buy from reliable sources like Tropical Acai Wholesale Distributor and Bulk Supplier. They offer top-notch Premium Pitaya Sorbet and Pitaya Puree Cubes. These festive foods will make your Christmas table joyful and inviting.

FAQ

What makes pitaya an excellent choice for Christmas desserts?

Dragonfruit, or pitaya, brings a bright pop of color to your sweets. It’s packed with nutrients and has a mild, sweet taste, making it a perfect fit for festive dishes.

How can I source premium pitaya for my recipes?

Get premium pitaya from reputable suppliers like Tropical Acai Wholesale Distributor and Bulk Supplier. They have high-quality frozen pitaya puree, which brings rich flavor and vibrant color to your cooking.

Are there any vegan options among these festive pitaya dessert recipes?

Yes, there are vegan recipes available. Options include Vegan Pitaya Mousse, Eggless Pitaya Layer Cake, and Festive Pitaya Jelly Cups with agar.

What ingredients do I need for Pitaya Mini Cheesecakes?

For the crust, use Medjool dates, nuts, and coconut oil. The filling requires raw cashews, coconut cream, lemon juice, and pitaya powder.

Is there a gluten-free dessert option I can make with pitaya?

Gluten-Free Pitaya Brownies are an option. They blend ground almonds and pitaya puree, offering a delicious choice for those avoiding gluten.

How do I make Premium Pitaya Sorbet?

Create a refreshing Premium Pitaya Sorbet with frozen pitaya puree, lime juice, and some sweetener. It’s easy to make and excellent for rounding off a big meal.

Can I make a festive fruit salad with pitaya?

Definitely! Mix pitaya with kiwis, strawberries, and green apples for a Dragonfruit Christmas Fruit Salad. It’s both beautiful and refreshing.

What are some tips for garnishing Dragonfruit Christmas Fruit Salad?

Add whipped cream and fresh mint leaves to your fruit salad. It brings an extra festive touch.

What are the health benefits of Vegan Pitaya Mousse?

Vegan Pitaya Mousse uses natural ingredients like pitaya, coconut cream, and agave syrup. It’s dairy-free and full of antioxidants and vitamins, making it a healthful dessert.

How do you make Festive Pitaya Jelly Cups vegan?

For vegan festive pitaya jelly cups, use agar instead of gelatin. Mix pure pitaya juice with agar for a tasty, vegan-friendly treat.

What is the benefit of using clear glasses to serve Pitaya-Packed Parfait?

Clear glasses showcase the lovely layers of pitaya compote, yogurt, and granola, making your festive table even more elegant.

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