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BANANA NAPOLEONS WITH RUM CREAM
6 pieces puff pastry dough (3x4-inches each) FOR THE RUM CREAM: 1 cup heavy cream 2 tbsp sugar 1 to 2 tbsp dark rum 1/2 tsp vanilla extract FOR THE BANANAS: 4 to 5 medium bananas 1 tbsp lime juice 1 tbsp orange juice TO SERVE: 1 cup store-bought caramel sauce
PREPARE THE PUFF PASTRY: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Place the puff pastry on parchment lined baking sheets, 1/2-inch apart. Place parchment on top of the dough and then on a wire rack or baking sheet on top.
Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes. (If you are using a baking sheet on top, you will have to remove the baking sheet to see if the puff is done.) Cool to room temperature.
Slice each piece of puff pastry in 1/2 horizontally along the 4-inch side; set aside.
PREPARE THE RUM CREAM: Beat the cream, sugar, rum, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until soft peaks form; set aside.
PREPARE THE BANANAS: Slice the bananas 1/2-inch thick on a bias. Place them in a bowl and mix in the lime and orange juices.
TO ASSEMBLE THE NAPOLEONS: Place some bananas and a little rum cream on each of 6 plates. Place a piece of puff pastry on top. Place the remaining bananas and rum cream on the puff. Drizzle warm caramel sauce over and around the bananas. Top with a second piece of puff. Serve immediately.
Servings: 6
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