Banana strudel
Banana Strudel - a quick and delicious dessert
Finding a simple yet impressive dessert can be a challenge, but banana strudel is the perfect solution. This dessert is not only easy to prepare, but it is also a great way to use up leftover fruit. In this recipe, we will explore how to achieve a perfect banana strudel, along with some variations to enrich the culinary experience.
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Baking time: 25 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
- 4 ripe bananas (but not too soft)
- 1 package of strudel dough (or puff pastry)
- 50 g melted butter
- 100 g brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 50 g chopped nuts (optional)
- Powdered sugar for decoration (optional)
- A drop of lemon juice (to prevent the bananas from oxidizing)
Instructions:
1. Preparing the bananas: Peel the bananas and slice them thinly. In a bowl, mix the banana slices with the brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Let sit for 10 minutes so that the flavors combine and the sugar dissolves.
2. Preparing the dough: If using frozen dough, make sure it is fully thawed. Roll out the strudel dough (or puff pastry) on a clean surface, forming an even rectangle. You can brush the dough with melted butter to give it a crispy texture and rich flavor.
3. Assembling the strudel: Place the banana slices on the dough, leaving a margin of about 2 cm on all sides. If desired, add the chopped nuts on top of the bananas for extra crunch and flavor. Carefully roll the dough, starting from one corner, to form a tight roll. Seal the edges by pressing them.
4. Baking: Preheat the oven to 180°C. Place the strudel on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and brush it with the remaining melted butter for a golden and appetizing crust. Bake for 25 minutes or until the strudel is golden and crispy.
5. Serving: Allow the strudel to cool slightly, then sprinkle powdered sugar on top for an elegant look. This banana strudel is delicious served warm, alongside vanilla ice cream or a caramel sauce, for a contrast of textures and flavors.
Practical tips:
- Fruit varieties: Experiment with other fruits, such as apples or pears, or even a mix of fruits, to create unique combinations.
- Flavoring: You can add vanilla or rum essence to the banana filling to enhance the flavor.
- Dough: If you don't have strudel dough on hand, pie crust or puff pastry works perfectly, especially for a quick version of the recipe.
Banana strudel is a quick and adaptable dessert, perfect for any occasion. With a little imagination, you can create delicious dishes that surprise and delight. Take advantage of the fruit season and try this simple recipe for an amazing result!
We put the raisins and grated orange peel in a bowl, pour warm water and rum over them. Let it sit for 30 minutes. Lightly toast the walnuts and then grind them or place them in a preheated oven for 6-7 minutes, then let them cool and grind. Mix the ground walnuts with butter at room temperature (+1 tbsp sugar). Grease a sheet of baking paper with butter, layer the phyllo dough sheets (I used 7), brushing each one with melted and cooled butter. On the last sheet, spread the walnut mixture with butter. Peel the bananas and cut them into quarters. Drain the raisins and sprinkle them over the bananas, do not throw away the drained juice! Mix the drained juice with sour cream (cream for whipping). Pour the mixture over the bananas. Roll it up and bake in the oven for 45 minutes at a moderate heat (175°C with fan). Once done, dust generously with powdered sugar. The Banana Strudel recipe was proposed by Alis on the recipe forum.
Ingredients: 500 g phyllo pastry (I used 7 sheets), 6 bananas, 100 g raisins, 1 tablespoon grated orange peel, 5 tablespoons rum or 2 tablespoons rum essence, 3 tablespoons warm water, 150 g ground walnuts, 75 g butter, 100 g thin sour cream, 1 tablespoon sugar - optional, powdered sugar.
