Banana and Cheese Puff Pastry with Dark Chocolate Dip
This Banana and Cheese Puff Pastry with Dark Chocolate Dip is a delicious, indulgent dessert featuring flaky pastry filled with sweet cream cheese and banana slices, served with a rich dark chocolate sauce. Perfect for brunch or a sweet snack!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 6 pastries 1x
- Category: Dessert / Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Fusion / International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
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1 ripe banana, sliced
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½ cup cream cheese, softened
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2 tablespoons honey
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¼ teaspoon cinnamon
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½ cup dark chocolate chips
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2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Roll out puff pastry and cut into 3×3-inch squares.
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In a bowl, mix cream cheese, honey, and cinnamon until smooth.
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Spread a little cream cheese mixture onto each pastry square and top with banana slices.
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Fold pastry over to form a pocket; press edges to seal.
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Place pastries on the baking sheet and bake for 15–18 minutes until golden and puffed.
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Meanwhile, melt dark chocolate chips with heavy cream (using microwave or double boiler) until smooth.
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Serve warm pastries with dark chocolate dip.
Notes
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Sprinkle pastry tops with a little sugar before baking for extra sweetness.
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You can substitute peanut butter or Nutella for the cream cheese mixture.
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Best enjoyed warm, but leftovers can be reheated gently in the oven.