Fruit, what a passion!

Fruit, what a passion!
Banana, strawberry, apple and grapes are the key ingredients of two inviting treats, with a touch of spectacular virtuosity interwoven with expert harmonies and original contrasts.

BANANA IN BLOOM

An original composition with a dramatic effect and impact, created by the light colours of gelato and cream in sharp contrast with the ruby red strawberry and coulis on the bottom of the plate that envelops the rich dessert.

To make the banana flowers, use fruit that is not too ripe.
Cut some cubes of pulp and with a small knife cut the four  sections of the single piece. While cutting, vibrate the blade to produce a ripple on the petal.
Turn one part clockwise and the other counter-clockwise to divide the two parts and make the flower.
Select a Fuji apple that still has its peel, as Fujis have bright colours and strong taste.
With a sharp knife, divide the apple lengthwise.
Thinly slice the fruit by carefully handling the various sections.
Divide the slices into a small group and fan them to the size desired.
A touch of colour is added by a large strawberry lying on a tuft of whipped cream and the coulis on the plate.
Decorate with a wafer leaf.

Tip: Choose an oval white porcelain plate and use a lightcoloured gelato to bring out the colour of the fruit sauce.

BOUQUET WITH SURPRISE

A fresh treat that is inviting and appetizing for hot summer days. A redesigned fruit salad that releases all the freshness of Fuji, Golden, and Granny Smith apples, served in an original fashion. The grape flowers on whipped cream conceal a creamy gelato to be enjoyed with fruit.

Choose apples with a peel that is intact and brightly coloured to add even more character to the decoration.
Wash the fruit well and cut some slices without removing the peel, then with a sharp knife cut the edges with small transversal V-shaped cut-outs.
With a corer first cut the central rib, then once completed proceed with other small incisions from the outside towards the centre. Once this procedure is completed you will have leaves complete with ribs.
To make flowers, choose grapes of different colours, like Regina and Red Globe, possibly of the same size. With a knife having an elongated blade cut them to create the four petals and very delicately rotate them in opposite directions using two hands. Place a pomegranate berry in the centre of each flower.

Tip: Use fruit that does not oxidize, you can prepare the leaves in advance and store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

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