Pomegranate Masghati Dessert
This beautiful pomegranate dessert is served to celebrate Yalda, the Iranian celebration of the winter solstice. Think of masghati as a cross between Jell-O and panna cotta. It's infinitely more refined and delicate than Jell-O and not quite as wobbly as panna cotta. Prepare pomegranate masghati a few hours in advance, and serve chilled out of the fridge for a light and refreshing dessert.
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Tip: This pomegranate masghati relies on the taste and quality of your pomegranate juice. Use good-quality, no-sugar-added pomegranate juice: Pom Wonderful brand or Trader Joe's Organic 100% pomegranate juice are two good options. Before preparing the masghati, taste the juice. Use the recommended sugar amount as a starting point; if your juice is particularly tart, add more sugar to taste, keeping in mind that the sugar shouldn't overwhelm the natural bright taste of the pomegranate.
To make ahead: Refrigerate, uncovered, for up to 24 hours.
Nutrition Facts
1 fruit, 1/2 other carbohydrate, 1/2 starch