Description
Elegant, easy, and irresistibly delicious! These Banana Tartlets with Chocolate Sauce feature a buttery crust, creamy banana filling, and rich chocolate drizzle — perfect for parties or cozy desserts at home.
Ingredients
For the Tart Shells:
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1–2 tablespoons cold water
For the Banana Filling:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup milk
- 2 egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon butter
For the Chocolate Sauce:
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Make the Tart Shells:
- Mix flour and sugar in a bowl. Rub in the cold butter until crumbly.
- Add egg yolk and cold water until dough forms. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll out, cut circles, and press into tartlet pans.
- Prick with a fork and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12–15 minutes, or until golden. Cool completely.
Prepare the Banana Filling:
- Whisk milk, egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir constantly until thickened. Remove from heat and mix in mashed bananas, butter, and vanilla.
- Cool slightly before filling tart shells.
Make the Chocolate Sauce:
- Heat cream until simmering, then pour over chocolate.
- Stir until smooth, then mix in butter and vanilla.
Assemble:
- Spoon banana filling into tart shells.
- Drizzle chocolate sauce over each tartlet.
- Chill briefly before serving or enjoy warm.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for a naturally sweet, rich filling.
- Chill the dough before rolling for a flaky crust.
- Brush baked tart shells with melted chocolate to prevent sogginess.
- For extra elegance, top with whipped cream, caramel drizzle, or banana slices.
- Make the tart shells ahead and store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes