Caramelized-Banana Tartlets with Bittersweet Chocolate Port Sauce
Caramelized-Banana Tartlets with Bittersweet Chocolate Port Sauce is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Using electric mixer, beat first 6 ingredients in medium bowl to blend.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionUsing electric mixer, beat first 6 ingredients in medium bowl to blend.
Add flour; beat until moist clumps form.
Gather dough into ball; flatten into disk.
Wrap in plastic; chill 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Divide dough into 6 equal pieces.
Press 1 piece evenly onto bottom and up sides of each of six 4 1/2-inch-diameter tartlet pans with removable bottoms.
Bake crusts until deep golden brown and cooked through, about 25 minutes.
Cool crusts completely in pans on rack. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
Cover and store at room temperature.).
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until beginning to brown.
Add half of bananas to skillet in single layer; cook until bananas brown on bottom, about 45 seconds.
Using thin spatula, turn slices over; sprinkle 1/4 cup sugar evenly over bananas.
Cook until sugar dissolves and turns golden, occasionally swirling pan, about 3 minutes.
Turn banana slices over; add 3 tablespoons warm water and continue cooking until caramel thickens slightly, swirling pan, about 2 minutes.
Arrange banana slices in each of 3 tartlet crusts; spoon any caramel from skillet over.
Clean skillet, then repeat procedure with remaining butter, bananas, sugar, and water. (Can be prepared 2 hours ahead.
Let stand uncovered at room temperature.
Warm in 350°F oven 10 minutes before continuing recipe.).
Top each tartlet with scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Drizzle each tartlet with Bittersweet Chocolate-Port Sauce and serve.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.