Banana - Chestnut Tartlets W/Puff Pastry |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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gourmed. gr/greek-recipes. Ingredients:
1 sheet puff pastry (cut in 6 circles) |
6 bananas (cut in 1/2 in slices) |
2 cups chestnuts (shelled & boiled) |
1 cup sugar |
1/4 cup water |
Directions:
1. Bring sugar & water to a boil in a med saucepan over med heat. Brush any undissolved crystals down the side of the pot w/a wet pastry brush. Swirl the mixture (do not stir) in the pan & simmer till it takes on a light amber color. Remove from heat.
2. Place puff pastry circles on a parchment lined baking sheet. Turn in the perimeter of each to form a thick ring that will hold in the fruit mixture.
3. Place bananas & chestnuts inside ea tartlet, forming a concentric circle w/the bananas.
4. Drizzle ea tartlet with 2 1/2 tbsp of the caramel & sprinkle w/a sml amt of added sugar.
5. Bake in a preheated oven at 375 F for about 25 min, till the bananas are softened, the caramel is a deep brown & the puff pastry is golden. Remove from the oven, cool slightly & serve.
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