Bananas Foster Tartelettes
Well, the same says it all. This was an impromptu dessert made last night. The boys were working on the boat and I decided to have T. stay over for dinner. There was plenty for 3 but I did not have any dessert fixed up….ok I am lying, there was ice cream but only for one and if we did not want to fight over it I’d better come up with something fast. I had half of the inside-out puff pastry chilling in the fridge and some banana that were getting a little too yellow for B. so there you have it:
Bananas Foster Tartelettes:
(serves 4)
Inside Out Puff Patry (or store bought)
2 bananas
2 Tb. butter
1/3 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup dark rum
Roll enough puff pastry to cut out 4 3-inch rounds with a cookie cutter. Lay them on a baking sheet lined with parchement paper, cover with another sheet of parchement paper and set another baking sheet on top. They will puff up but won’t get wild on you. (I did not press them flat after baking like I did with the Mille-Feuille)
Bake at 375 (F) until golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
For the bananas:
Cut them into 1/2 inch thick slices.
In a sautee pan, over medium heat, melt the butter, add the brown sugar and the rum and sloow the sugar to melt and the mixture to thicken up a little. Put the slices in a single layer in the sauce and cook 2 minutes. Flip and cook another minute. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.
Once cooled, place them in a decorative pattern on top of the tart shells, and serve.
Oh man that was good…so good I am glad I made extras….!
See…I can do uncomplicated sometimes!!!
Comments
Elle May 10, 2007 um 12:29 am
So simple, but beautiful, too. That’s a great tip about putting the parchment and baking sheet on top. Looks like the pastry puffed just enough. Lovely photos, too.
Anne May 10, 2007 um 1:58 am
they are lovely…simple and yet a thing to enjoy 🙂
Aimée May 10, 2007 um 2:12 am
Bananas all too often hide out behind the scenes and it’s a shame because I love banana desserts! These look delicate and divine; thanks for bringing bananas into the spotlight!
confituremaison May 10, 2007 um 2:27 am
Je suis toujours impressionnee par ton travail. Ces tartelettes me plaisent autant que tes desserts plus sophistiques. Je ne connaissais pas le truc de la cuisson pour avoir les fonds de tarte feuillettee comme ca 🙂
Anonymous May 10, 2007 um 2:47 am
That’s the dessert that you just "whipped up"?!
Where do you live again? I’m on my way!!!
Anonymous May 10, 2007 um 3:11 am
How! How do you do this?! Time after time, coming up with mouthwateringly delectable desserts like this? How I wish I was your neighbor…then maybe I could get a few nibbles here and there 😉
Stella May 10, 2007 um 3:20 am
Simple, yet delicious (oh and with added dark rum *!!!*). I’m amazed by your creativity Helene:)
The boys are really lucky:)
Anonymous May 10, 2007 um 5:49 am
Delicious!
J’aime beaucoup!
Meeta K. Wolff May 10, 2007 um 6:39 am
J’aime aussi!!! Oh La la! The brilliance in this is in its simplicity, that – and having fresh puff pastry in the fridge.
Peabody May 10, 2007 um 6:50 am
Now we are talking! I LOVE bananas fosters…I so want these!!!!
Kajal@aapplemint May 10, 2007 um 7:02 am
U are the crowned queen of the kitchen !
Gattina Cheung May 10, 2007 um 10:34 am
Helen, I just did something similar but with pear the other day, and was thinking how would it be if with banana… You must read my mind 🙂 :)!!! These are gorgeous!
Connie May 10, 2007 um 11:30 am
yes, those are uncomplicated but still look stunningly perfect. mmmm… summer time is bananas foster
Warda May 10, 2007 um 11:34 am
OOOOHHHH simply beautiful. I wish I was the one who was invited for lunch.
Lis May 10, 2007 um 11:43 am
It’s about time you posted nanners again! heheeee!
Looks freakin delicious! I swear to God, I AM moving down there and I AM going to hitch my tent in your backyard. 😀
xoxoxo
Kelly-Jane May 10, 2007 um 12:59 pm
That is a gorgeous simple dessert. I love bananas and rum 🙂
Cheryl May 10, 2007 um 1:29 pm
I think others have said this already. It may have been simple for you to make, but it looks as good as something a fine restaurant would serve. Just mouth watering.
Anuhea May 10, 2007 um 5:32 pm
aw, how adorable. I love anything with bananas foster. 🙂
Freya May 10, 2007 um 6:43 pm
Uncomplicated, but they look complicated so still impressive for a small dinner party!
Anonymous May 10, 2007 um 6:59 pm
Absolutely beautiful! Way to think on your feet, Helen! You never cease to amaze me…
Mercedes May 10, 2007 um 8:08 pm
I love it, you can do uncomplicated, with homemade inside-out puff pastry! I’m kidding, they look great.
MyKitchenInHalfCups May 10, 2007 um 11:42 pm
Uncomplicated it maybe but you’ve got to come up with the idea part first.
It’s really beautiful. I’ll be right over!
Anonymous May 10, 2007 um 11:49 pm
YUM! Hmmm… that gives me an idea. bananas, foster: Bananas Foster ICE CREAM!
Anonymous May 11, 2007 um 6:58 am
Banana foster on puff pastry! What a great idea!
Anonymous May 11, 2007 um 11:14 am
Fantastic idea for a dessert. They look so lovely and elegant. I can almost taste the sweetness just by looking.
Brilynn May 11, 2007 um 2:36 pm
Even your "uncomplicated" desserts look like they should be in a showcase!
Patricia Scarpin May 11, 2007 um 5:47 pm
Helene, you’ve certainly taken bananas to a whole new level – what a classy and beautiful (not to mention delicious) way to have them!
Thistlemoon May 11, 2007 um 9:36 pm
They look beautiful and I am sure they were a hit!
Nora B. May 11, 2007 um 11:30 pm
The humble banana has risen to star status in this dessert of yours!