Bananas Foster over Puff Pastry

Even better than the classic version, our Bananas Foster is served over a round of flaky puff pastry and decorated with a spoon of cinnamon-spiked sour cream.
  • thaw: 40 minutes
  • prep: 20 minutes
  • bake: 10 minutes
  • cool: 10 minutes
  • total: 20 minutes
  • Serves: 8

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1/2 of a 17.3-ounce package Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets(1 sheet), thawed
  • 6 medium banana, peeled
  • 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup rum or 1 tablespoon rum extract
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup sour cream

Directions

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F.

  2. Unfold the pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Cut the pastry sheet into a 9-inch circle.  Place the pastry circle onto a baking sheet.

  3. Bake for 10 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown. Remove the pastry from the baking sheet and let cool completely on a wire rack.

  4. Cut the bananas in half lengthwise then crosswise into slices.

  5. Heat 1/2 cup brown sugar, the rum, butter, lemon juice and cinnamon in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until the mixture is thickened.  Add the bananas and toss to coat.

  6. Stir the sour cream and remaining brown sugar in a small bowl. Spoon the banana mixture onto the pastry. Top with the sour cream mixture.

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Watch a how-to demonstration of this recipe technique.

Watch the demo to see how to make this type of recipe, then consult your recipe for specific instructions.

Avoid pressing too hard when rolling out the ends and edges - you want to avoid pressing the edge layers together, as that will prevent the pastry from rising.

If you’re making a tart Puff Pastry, place it on the baking sheet before adding toppings or fillings. That way, you won’t have to transfer the dough with the extra weight and risk tearing it

To create a tart with an extra puffy crust: take a knife and score two lines around the edge, then prick the area inside this border with a fork.

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