CHOCOLATE BANANA BRAID RECIPE BY TASTY

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Chocolate Banana Braid Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: ripe bananas, puff pastry, chocolate hazelnut spread, egg

Provided by Kiano Moju

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
¼ cup chocolate hazelnut spread
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Unfold the puff pastry. Spread the chocolate hazelnut spread onto the middle third.
  • Arrange the sliced bananas on top of the spread in a single layer. Bananas may slightly overlap.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F (220°C)
  • Cut out a triangle of the top right corner of the pastry. Repeat on the other side.
  • Cut diagonal slits along both sides of the pastry. Each will be around 1 inch (2 ½ cm) thick.
  • Fold over the top piece of dough to partially cover the top row of bananas.
  • Alternating both sides, fold the strips of pastry over the bananas, mimicking a braid pattern.
  • Trim the excess dough on the sides, and fold over the bottom flap.
  • Brush the top of the braided pastry with the beaten egg. Transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet for and bake 15 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.
  • Allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504 calories, Carbohydrate 54 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 17 grams

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