BANANA - CHESTNUT TARTLETS W/PUFF PASTRY

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Banana - Chestnut Tartlets W/Puff Pastry image

This recipe is being posted for ZWT II & my source is www.gourmed.gr/greek-recipes. This is really an easy dessert to make & the pic at the website looked like it was taken by 1 of our great RZ photographers!

Provided by twissis

Categories     Tarts

Time 1h

Yield 6 Tartlets, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Place bananas & chestnuts inside ea tartlet, forming a concentric circle w/the bananas.
  • Drizzle ea tartlet with 2 1/2 tbsp of the caramel & sprinkle w/a sml amt of added sugar.
  • 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.

Pawan Hiru
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I would not make these tartlets again.


Dani kharal
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They were not as good as I had hoped.


MD mohin Islam
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These tartlets were just okay.


Hassan Sarker
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I would not recommend this recipe to others.


kaylee j
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Overall, I was disappointed with these tartlets.


Shahid Bangash
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The recipe was not very clear and I had to guess at some of the steps.


Shoaib Shoaibmalik
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I thought the tartlets were a bit bland.


Rafo jan
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The puff pastry crust was a bit difficult to work with.


Olotewo Marvel
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These tartlets were a bit too sweet for my taste.


Brian Buthelezi
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I will definitely be making these tartlets again.


Luna Fulton
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These tartlets were so easy to make and they tasted amazing!


Cynthia Cisneros
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The bananas and chestnuts were a perfect combination.


Hj Rao
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I loved the texture of the puff pastry crust.


Silverline Odigwe
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These tartlets are perfect for a special occasion or a simple dessert.


Sajid Jabri
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I substituted chocolate chips for the chestnuts and they were still delicious.


Gaming MUNNA
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The recipe was easy to follow and the tartlets turned out beautifully.


Christian Russell
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I made these tartlets for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.


Aziz Ahmed
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These banana chestnut tartlets were a delightful treat! The combination of sweet bananas and earthy chestnuts was perfect, and the puff pastry crust was flaky and delicious.