Mirliton is a fruit in the gourd family, which includes foods like cucumbers and squashes.Known formally as Sechium edule, mirliton has a number of alternate names including christophene, tayota, sayote, pear squash, and chayote.The common name “mirliton” is most commonly seen in Louisiana, where this fruit is a popular element of Cajun and Creole cooking.irliton is a fruit in the gourd family, which includes foods like cucumbers and squashes.