Puffed Bananas and Caramel

Indulge in the heavenly combination of sweet, flaky pastry and luscious homemade caramel with this recipe for Puffed Bananas and Caramel. Featuring ripe bananas wrapped in golden puff pastry and lightly spiced with cinnamon, these delightful treats are baked to perfection and topped with a rich, velvety caramel sauce. Ready in just 40 minutes, these elegant desserts are easy to make yet impressive enough for any occasion. Serve them warm, drizzled with caramel and a dusting of powdered sugar for a decadent finish that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Perfect for banana lovers and caramel enthusiasts alike, this recipe is sure to become a favorite! Keywords: puff pastry desserts, caramel sauce, baked banana recipes, easy dessert ideas, quick pastry recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 sheet puff pastry
• 3 bananas
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Peel the bananas and cut each into halves lengthwise. Optionally, slice each half into 2-3 pieces if they are large.

Step 3

Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut it into 6 equal rectangles.

Step 4

Place a piece of banana in the center of each puff pastry rectangle and sprinkle lightly with ground cinnamon.

Step 5

Fold the pastry over the banana to create a sealed packet, pinching the edges with a fork to ensure they are tightly closed.

Step 6

Beat the egg in a small bowl and use a pastry brush to lightly coat the tops of the pastry packets with the egg wash.

Step 7

Place the packets on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastries are golden brown and puffed.

Step 8

While the pastries bake, make the caramel sauce. Combine the butter and brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar is melted and the mixture is smooth, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 9

Slowly whisk in the heavy cream and continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes, until the caramel thickens slightly. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 10

Let the baked banana pastries cool for a few minutes before drizzling them generously with caramel sauce.

Step 11

Sprinkle with powdered sugar for garnish, if desired, and serve warm. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(877.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2254.8

Total Fat 127.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 73.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 498mg	0%
Sodium 380.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 258.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.6g	0%
Total Sugars 199.1g
Protein 13.1g	0%

Vitamin D 48IU	0%
Calcium 186.5mg	0%
Iron 4.0mg	0%
Potassium 1576.4mg	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: 51.4%

Protein: 2.3%

Carbs: 46.3%