Pomegranate Finish

Oct 13, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Baking Frostings fillings toppings Vanilla: Extract Easy

Pomegranate arils scattered like jewels with a little vanilla sugar, for chocolate, vanilla, citrus and pistachio desserts.

Prep 10 min

Cook —

Total 10 min

Servings 12

Diet Dairy free, Gluten free, Vegan

Ingredients

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1.0 (300.0 g)large pomegranate
1.0 tsp (4.0 g)granulated sugar
1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)pure vanilla extract

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Instructions

Score the pomegranate around its middle and pull it into halves over a bowl of water.
Push the arils out with your thumbs under the water; the pith floats and the arils sink. Drain and dry.
Stir the sugar and vanilla together and toss with the arils.
Scatter over the dessert just before serving.

Tips

About 1 cup of arils comes from one large fruit.
Pair with chopped pistachios for color and crunch.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make pomegranate finish?

Plan on 10 minutes of prep. The recipe makes tops one cake, 12 cupcakes or doughnuts, or a cheesecake.

How should I store pomegranate finish?

Best within a few hours; a finished dessert with fresh fruit keeps 1 day in the fridge.

Can I make pomegranate finish ahead?

Prepare the fruit up to 4 hours ahead and keep it covered in the fridge; add it just before serving.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (5 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Is this recipe vegan?

Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as chocolate, sprinkles and plant butter are labeled vegan.

Pomegranate arils scattered like jewels with a little vanilla sugar, for chocolate, vanilla, citrus and pistachio desserts.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 12 servings this recipe makes.

23 Calories / serving

0.3g Fat

5.1g Carbs

0.4g Protein

3.8g Sugar

Whole recipe (12 servings): ~276 cal · 4g fat · 61g carbs · 5g protein · 46g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.