Chocolate Banana Puff Pastry Wraps
Indulge in these irresistible Chocolate Banana Boats wrapped in fluffy puff pastry croissants. The sweet, caramelized bananas meld beautifully with rich chocolate, creating a delightful treat that’s perfect for breakfast or dessert. With a golden, flaky crust and a gooey center, it’s a dessert that’s sure to please any chocolate lover.
ingredients
- Puff pastry: 14 oz
- Ripe bananas: 3
- Chocolate: 3.5 oz (Kinder or preferred type)
- Egg: 1 (for egg wash)
- Chocolate: for decoration
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven: Heat your oven to 400°F.
- 2.
Prepare the puff pastry: On a floured surface, roll out the puff pastry to about 1/8 inch thick and cut into strips, 1/2 inch wide.
- 3.
Prepare the bananas: Peel the bananas and create a small trough using a spoon, ensuring not to cut through.
- 4.
Add the chocolate: Insert pieces of chocolate into the trough of each banana, ensuring an even distribution.
- 5.
Wrap the bananas: Start wrapping a puff pastry strip around each banana from one end, overlapping slightly, until fully covered.
- 6.
Place on baking sheet: Arrange the wrapped bananas on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- 7.
Egg wash: Beat the egg and brush it over the puff pastry to create a golden finish.
- 8.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the pastry is golden and puffed.
- 9.
Decorate: Drizzle melted chocolate on top after cooling for a decorative touch.
