Gourmet Banana Split Decadence Crostini

Ingredients

• •baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
• •tablespoons unsalted butter
• •1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
• •ripe but firm bananas, sliced 1/4-inch thick
• •ounces mascarpone cheese, softened
• •tablespoon powdered sugar
• •1/4-quality cherry jam
• •1/4 cup high
• •quality dark chocolate, chopped
• •tablespoon coconut oil or butter (for melting chocolate)
• •tablespoons maraschino cherry preserves or high
• •quality cherry jam
• •tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted

Prep Steps

1. 1Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and lightly brush with melted butter. Toast for 5 minutes
2. 2minutes until golden and crisp. Set aside to cool.
3. 3Prepare the caramelized bananas: Melt the 2 tablespoons of butter in a non
4. 4stick skillet over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and stir until dissolved. Add the banana slices and cook for 1 minutes
5. 5minutes per side until they are lightly caramelized and tender. Remove from heat.
6. 6In a small bowl, gently whisk together the softened mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. In a separate small bowl, melt the chopped dark chocolate with the coconut oil in 30
7. 7second intervals in the microwave, stirring until smooth.
8. 8To assemble, spread a generous layer of the mascarpone mixture onto each toasted crostini. Top with two slices of the warm caramelized banana.
9. 9Finish each crostini with a small dollop of cherry preserve, a drizzle of the melted dark chocolate, and a sprinkle of toasted nuts. Serve immediately.