Choose unblemished, firm cherimoyas with green skin. Cherimoya fruit ranges in weight from about ¼ to 2½ pounds. The fruit has dull green skin with thumbprint-like indentations edged in brown. Inside is a creamy, custard-like pulp with a flavor reminiscent of banana, pineapple, and pear. Remove seeds before serving.
Refrigerate ripe fruits for 1-2 days.
Fat free, cholesterol free, very low sodium, excellent source of vitamin C, good source of potassium and fiber.
