1/2 Sheet frozen puff pastry;
-(about 1/4 pound),
; thawed
1 Firmripe large banana
1 oz Finequality bittersweet
-chocolate; (not
-unsweetened),
; chopped fine
1/4 c Pecan halves; toasted
-lightly,
; cooled, and chopped
2 ts Sugar
1 tb Unsalted butter; cut into
-bits
Preheat oven to 425 degrees
On a lightly floured surface with a floured rolling pin roll out
pastry into a 10 by 5inch rectangle and cut in half to form two
squares. On a baking sheet arrange squares about 2 inches apart.
Cut banana diagonally into 1/4inchthick slices. Sprinkle pastry
squares evenly with chocolate, leaving a 1/2inch border on all sides,
and arrange banana slices decoratively over chocolate. Top banana
slices with pecans, sugar, and butter and chill 10 minutes, or until
pastry is firm.
Bake tarts in middle of oven 10 to 15 minutes, or until pastry is
golden brown and cooked through, and cool slightly on a rack.
Yield: 2 servings
Yields
1 servings