Satisfy your sweet cravings with our delightful banana purse, a unique and delicious dessert that combines the flavors of banana, chocolate, and whipped cream. This delectable treat features a crispy phyllo dough shell enveloping a creamy banana filling, topped with rich chocolate ganache and adorned with whipped cream. Indulge in the contrasting textures and harmonious flavors that make this banana purse an irresistible indulgence.
With three irresistible variations, this recipe caters to diverse preferences. The classic banana purse offers a timeless combination of banana, chocolate, and whipped cream. The chocolate lover's banana purse elevates the chocolate experience with a double dose of chocolate ganache, while the peanut butter and banana purse adds a nutty twist with a layer of creamy peanut butter. Each variation promises a unique taste sensation that will tantalize your taste buds.
BANANA PURSE IN PUFF PASTRY
This is a great, fast, easy and kid-friendly dessert or snack. DS just loved this and couldn't get enough. I originally saw this on FoodTV on the Semi-Homemade Cooking show. I've also made these with the puff pastry shells and it works just fine.
Provided by Ducky
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F with oven rack in center position.
- Combine bananas with syrup, mashing the bananas slightly.
- Lay flat 1 sheet of puff pastry and cut in 1/2 lengthwise.
- With rolling pin, roll out each 1/2 sheet into 15x5-inch rectangle.
- Cut each rectangle crosswise into thirds, forming 6 squares total.
- Distribute banana mixture onto center of each square, topping with banana slices, as desired.
- Fold corners of pastry into the center and pinch ends together, twisting to seal.
- Repeat with remaining sheet of puff pastry and remaining banana mixture.
- Arrange pastries on cookie sheet.
- Brush pastries with milk and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until golden.
- Serve warm.
BANANA PURSE
Steps:
- Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 400 degrees.
- Line a heavy large cookie sheet with foil. Spray foil with nonstick spray. In a medium bowl combine bananas and syrup. Mash bananas slightly with a fork. On a clean surface, lay flat 1 sheet of puff pastry. Cut pastry in 1/2 lengthwise. Using a rolling pin, roll out each pastry sheet into a 15 by 5-inch rectangle. Cut each rectangle crosswise into thirds, forming 6 squares total. Evenly distribute 1/2 of the banana mixture onto center of each square. Fold corners of pastry into center and pinch ends together, twisting to seal. Repeat with remaining sheet of puff pastry and banana mixture. Arrange pastries on prepared cookie sheet. In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Brush pastries with milk. Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar over pastries. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden. Serve warm.
Tips:
- Choose ripe bananas: Use ripe bananas with yellow peels and no green tinge for the best flavor and texture.
- Freeze bananas ahead of time: Freezing bananas makes them easier to peel and blend, and it also enhances their flavor.
- Use a high-powered blender: A high-powered blender will help you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency.
- Add milk or yogurt for a creamier texture: If you want a creamier texture, add milk or yogurt to the blender along with the bananas.
- Add a sweetener if desired: If you like your smoothies sweeter, add a sweetener of your choice such as honey, maple syrup, or stevia.
- Add toppings of your choice: Get creative with your toppings! Some popular options include granola, nuts, seeds, and fresh fruit.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, banana smoothies are a delicious, nutritious, and versatile way to start your day or refuel after a workout. With so many variations to choose from, you're sure to find a recipe that you love. So, next time you have some ripe bananas on hand, give one of these recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!
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