Chocolate Hazelnut and Banana Tartlets
by Mary Ann Esposito on Sep 12, 2011
              Nutella (chocolate hazelnut) mixed with mascarpone cheese and spread on top of banana slices in a puff pastry are easy tartlets to make for dessert. Watch Mary Ann Esposito make Chocolate Hazelnut and Banana Tartlets at CiaoItalia.com!
            
          
                    
            - Servings
 - 4 servings
 - Total time
 - 8 minutes
 - Course
 - Dessert
 
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Ingredients
- 1 sheet prepared puffpastry
 - 1 banana, sliced
 - 1 cup Nutella
 - 8 ounces Mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
 - 3 tablespoons sugar
 
Instructions
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        Preheat the oven to 425°F.
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        Roll out the sheet of puff pastry on a work surface into a 12 by 14-inch rectangle; cut out four 6-inch circles. Press each of the circles into four individual 3-inch tart forms with removable bottoms.
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        Place the shells on a baking sheet and poke each shell with a fork all over the surface to prevent puffing while baking. Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until they are nicely browned.
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        Remove shells from the oven and allow to cool completely.
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        In a bowl, whip the Nutella and mascarpone together with the sugar until well blended.
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        Place a layer of banana slices in the bottom of each tart shell, then spoon the Nutella mixture into the shells. Refrigerate for several hours before serving.