Coconut Sugar Banana Tarte-Tatin
Get ready to dazzle your taste buds with a twist on a classic French dessert! Our Coconut Sugar Banana Tarte-Tatin combines the natural sweetness of bananas with the rich, caramel-like flavour of coconut sugar, all nestled within a flaky puff pastry. This dessert is not only stunningly simple to make but also offers a perfect blend of textures and flavours that will impress at any gathering or provide a sweet end to a family meal. Let’s dive into making this irresistible tarte-tatin!
Ingredients:
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 3 – 4 medium bananas
- ½ – ¾ cups Lifetsyle Food Organic Coconut Sugar
- Smooth nut butter (optional for serving)
- Whipped cream (for serving)
- Toasted nuts (for garnish)
Method:
- Start by preheating your oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
- Take a round tart tin and either spray it with a non-stick spray or smear it generously with butter. This prevents the tart from sticking and adds flavour. Sprinkle Lifestyle Food Organic Coconut Sugar evenly across the bottom of the tin.
- Peel and slice the bananas, then layer them over the sugar in the tart tin. Arrange the slices neatly as they will be on top when the tart is inverted after baking.
- Roll out the puff pastry and trim it to just larger than the size of your tart tin, allowing about 1 cm to fall over the rim. This will give you enough pastry to tuck in the sides.
- Place the puff pastry over the bananas, tucking in the sides around the bananas. This seals in the bananas and sugar. Brush the top of the pastry with melted coconut oil or butter to help it brown and add flavour.
- Place the tart in the oven and bake for 20-30 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
- Once baked, remove the tart from the oven. Allow it to cool slightly in the tin. Then, carefully flip the tart onto a serving plate so that the caramelised bananas are on top.
- Serve the tart warm or at room temperature, topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of toasted nuts for an extra crunch. Adding a dollop of smooth nut butter can also enhance the flavour.
This Coconut Sugar Banana Tarte-Tatin is a delightful treat that’s as easy to make as it is satisfying to eat. The caramelised coconut sugar creates a deep, rich flavour that complements the sweet bananas beautifully, while the puff pastry adds a light and flaky contrast. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party, attending a potluck, or simply indulging in a quiet night in, this dessert is sure to be a hit. Enjoy the process of creating it and the joy of eating it!
