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Banana Tarte Tatin

A delicious upside-down caramelized banana tart that is a twist on the classic French Tarte Tatin.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tarte Tatin
  • 4 large ripe bananas peeled and halved lengthwise
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter for caramel
  • 1 cup granulated sugar for caramel
  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed if frozen
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon optional

Method
 

Prepare the Caramel
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a 9-inch round cake pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  3. Add the sugar and stir until dissolved, allowing it to bubble and turn a golden color.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and cinnamon if using.
Arrange the Bananas
  1. Arrange the banana halves in the caramel, cut side up, in a circular pattern.
  2. Cover the bananas with the puff pastry, tucking the edges down around the bananas.
Bake the Tarte Tatin
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.
  2. Remove from oven and let it cool for 5 minutes.
  3. Carefully invert onto a serving plate while still warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 2gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.

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