If you’re looking for a quick and tasty dessert to delight your guests, look no further than this Banana Chocolate Puff Pastry Delight. This simple recipe is incredibly easy to put together with just a handful of ingredients: puff pastry, bananas, chocolate, sugar, and a little egg wash. With minimal prep, you’ll have a scrumptious dessert ready in no time, perfect for any occasion.
One of the best aspects of this recipe is its versatility. While the base recipe is delicious on its own, you can get creative by adding chopped walnuts for a bit of crunch, a dash of cinnamon for warmth, or a splash of vanilla for extra depth of flavor. Made with dark chocolate with a high cocoa percentage, this treat isn’t overly sweet, but a sprinkle of sugar over the bananas and chocolate, as well as on the egg-washed top, adds the perfect touch of sweetness. This Banana Chocolate Puff Pastry Delight is sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire!
Ingredients
2 Puff Pastry Sheets and 3 Bananas
To make this Banana Chocolate Puff Pastry Delight, you’ll need a few simple ingredients that you might already have in your kitchen. Start with two thawed puff pastry sheets. I used Pepperidge Farm Frozen Puff Pastry Dough Sheets for their reliable quality and ease of use. You’ll also need three ripe bananas, perfect for adding natural sweetness and a soft texture to your dessert.
A Bar of Your Favorite Chocolate – Chopped Up
For the chocolate, feel free to choose a bar that suits your taste. My family loves the richness of dark chocolate, but if you prefer a sweeter option, go ahead and use milk chocolate or even white chocolate—there are no rules here! The beauty of this recipe is its flexibility to match your preferences.
Sugar & Egg Wash
As I mentioned in the introduction, sprinkling sugar over the bananas and chocolate will enhance the sweetness of this recipe. You’ll also need an egg to create an egg wash for the crust topping. The egg wash allows additional sprinkled sugar to adhere to the outside of the pastry and contributes to a beautifully golden-brown crunch that looks as good as it tastes. With these few simple ingredients, you’ll be able to create a delicious and impressive dessert in no time!
Preparing the Banana Chocolate Puff Pastry Delight
To begin making your Banana Chocolate Puff Pastry Delight, preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. While the oven is heating, lay out one sheet of puff pastry dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. I used Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry Dough Sheets, which come conveniently perforated into three segments, making it easy to slice and arrange the bananas evenly on the dough.
Place the three ripe bananas evenly across the dough.
Just make sure to leave enough room around the edges to work with later when sealing the top and bottom crusts to one another. There’s no need to roll or stretch the dough—simply unfold the thawed dough from the package and lay it flat. This will keep the process quick and simple, allowing you to focus on assembling the yummy filling.
Next, take your chosen chocolate bar and chop it into small pieces using a sharp knife.
This will ensure the chocolate melts evenly and integrates beautifully with the bananas. Once chopped, evenly spread the chocolate pieces over the bananas and puff pastry dough.
This is also the perfect moment to get creative and add any extra ingredients you might enjoy. For an added crunch, sprinkle some chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans over the top. If you prefer added sweetness, especially if you are using dark chocolate, sprinkle sugar over your creation. A dash of cinnamon can bring a warm, spicy note to the dessert, and a splash of vanilla will add depth to the flavor. Feel free to experiment and customize your Banana Chocolate Puff Pastry Delight to suit your taste!
Cover and seal your Banana Chocolate Puff Pastry Delight for baking.
Lay the second piece of puff pastry over the top, ensuring the bananas and chocolate are sandwiched inside. Gently pinch the dough together around the edges to form a seal. This step is quick and easy, but if you’d like to get creative, you can use your favorite sealing technique. However, a simple pinch around the edges works perfectly well.
Next, brush the entire top with an egg wash.
This is also very simple—just crack an egg into a small bowl or cup, add a tablespoon of water and a pinch of salt, and whisk it up with a fork. Once combined, brush the egg wash evenly over the top of the dough. This will give your pastry a beautiful golden-brown sheen when it bakes. Finally, sprinkle sugar over the top for added sweetness and texture, and slice a few holes in the top to allow moisture to escape. Your creation is now ready to go into the preheated 400-degree oven!
Bake your Banana Chocolate Puff Pastry Delight
Place your pastry in the preheated 400-degree oven for 15-20 minutes, then check on it. If needed, bake for an additional 5-10 minutes. You’ll know it’s done when the puff pastry has risen evenly and turned a beautiful golden brown. Once baked to perfection, remove it from the oven and place it on a cooling rack.
Allow the pastry to cool enough to eat, then slice and serve. This delightful dessert is wonderful on its own, but it’s also fantastic with a scoop of ice cream on the side. Enjoy every bite, and let me know if you love this recipe as much as I do!
