Caramelized Bananas in Pine Nut Cookie Bowls

Indulge in a dessert masterpiece with **Caramelized Bananas in Pine Nut Cookie Bowls**, a showstopping treat that combines rich, buttery flavors with warm caramelized fruit. These edible cookie bowls are crafted from toasted pine nuts and baked to golden perfection, offering a unique nutty base for your dessert. Filled with creamy vanilla ice cream and topped with tender banana slices caramelized in a luscious brown sugar cinnamon sauce, each bite is a symphony of textures and flavors. Quick and easy to prepare in just under an hour, this recipe is perfect for impressing guests or elevating a cozy night in. Garnish with a dusting of powdered sugar for a finishing touch. Whether you're searching for **unique dessert ideas**, **banana caramel recipes**, or **edible cookie bowl desserts**, this is the ultimate sweet indulgence!

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 120 grams Pine nuts
• 180 grams All-purpose flour
• 115 grams Unsalted butter
• 150 grams Granulated sugar
• 1 large Egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 4 medium Bananas
• 60 grams Brown sugar
• 15 grams Salted butter
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
• 4 scoops Vanilla ice cream
• 1 tablespoon Powdered sugar (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a food processor, pulse the pine nuts until finely ground but not pasty.

Step 3

In a medium mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

Step 4

Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and mix until combined.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, whisk together the ground pine nuts and all-purpose flour.

Step 6

Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.

Step 7

Divide the dough into 4 equal portions and press each portion into the inside of an oven-safe muffin tin to form bowl shapes.

Step 8

Bake the cookie bowls in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Let them cool completely before removing from the tin.

Step 9

Peel and slice the bananas into thick diagonal slices.

Step 10

In a large skillet, melt the salted butter over medium heat.

Step 11

Add the banana slices to the skillet in a single layer and sprinkle them evenly with the brown sugar and ground cinnamon.

Step 12

Cook the bananas for 2-3 minutes on one side until caramelized, then carefully flip and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the heavy cream.

Step 13

To assemble, place a scoop of vanilla ice cream into each cooled cookie bowl, top with a generous portion of caramelized bananas, and drizzle any remaining caramel sauce from the skillet over the top.

Step 14

Dust with powdered sugar if desired and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1444.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4372.0

Total Fat 236.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 96.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 40.9g
Cholesterol 615.6mg	0%
Sodium 358.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 545.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.4g	0%
Total Sugars 333.5g
Protein 52.5g	0%

Vitamin D 25.7IU	0%
Calcium 492.4mg	0%
Iron 17.2mg	0%
Potassium 3254.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.0%

Protein: 4.6%

Carbs: 48.3%