Banana and Cheese Puff Pastry with Dark Chocolate Dip

Ingredients:

 

For the Puff Pastry:

• 500 g puff pastry
• 2 bananas, sliced
• 50 g cheese, grated (cream cheese or a mild cheese of your choice)
• Sugar, to taste
• Cinnamon, to taste
• Butter (for greasing)

 

For the Dark Chocolate Dip:

• 100 g dark chocolate, chopped
• 20 ml milk (for melting)

 

Directions:

Prepare the Puff Pastry:

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
3. Cut the pastry into rectangles or squares based on your preference.

 

Prepare the Filling:

1. Place a slice of banana on each puff pastry piece.
2. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon to taste.
3. Add a small amount of grated cheese on top of the banana slices.

 

Assemble the Pastries:

1. Fold the pastry over the banana and cheese filling to create a pocket or roll it into a pinwheel shape.
2. Brush the edges with melted butter to seal them.

 

Bake:

1. Place the pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
2. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden and crispy.

 

Prepare the Chocolate Dip:

In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate and milk together. You can do this in the microwave in 20-second intervals or on a stovetop using a double boiler.

 

Serve:

Once the pastries are baked and slightly cooled, serve them with the warm chocolate dip.