Banana and chocolate is such an irresistible combination that I make this quick dessert often.
—THOMAS FAGLON SOMERSET, NJ
START TO FINISH: 30 MIN. • MAKES:4 SERVINGS
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 medium ripe bananas, halved lengthwise
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted
Vanilla ice cream, optional
1. Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar until blended. Add bananas; stir to coat. Remove from heat; set aside.
2. Unfold puff pastry. Cut into four rectangles. Place a halved banana in center of each square. Overlap two opposite corners of pastry over banana; pinch tightly to seal. Place on parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
3. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Drizzle with chocolate. Serve warm with ice cream if desired.