Sweet Banana Bruschetta
Crunchy, sweet topping covers layers of chocolate cream cheese and bananas in this dessert recipe that doubles as an appetizer.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
16 mins
Servings:
6 bruschetta
Ingredients
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6 1/2- to 3/4-inch thick slices sweet Hawaiian bread, egg bread, or raisin bread
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1 medium banana, mashed (1/2 cup)
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1/4 cup tub cream cheese with pineapple
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1-1/2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
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3 medium bananas, thinly sliced
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1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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Sifted powdered sugar (optional)
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Chocolate curls (optional)
Directions
1.
Toast bread and let cool. Combine mashed banana, cream cheese, and cocoa powder in a medium bowl. Spread some of the mixture over each toasted bread slice. Place slices on a cookie sheet. Layer banana slices on top of cream cheese mixture. Brush bananas with melted butter or margarine. Sprinkle with brown sugar.
2.
Broil bruschetta 4 to 5 inches from the heat for 30 to 60 seconds or until banana slices just begin to glaze. To serve, sprinkle tops with sifted powdered sugar and garnish with chocolate curls, if desired. Serve immediately. Makes 6 bruschetta.
Nutrition information
Calories 297, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Sodium 196 mg, Carbohydrate 52 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 7 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 11%, Calcium 4%, Iron 10%. Exchanges: Fruit 2, Starch 1.5, Fat 1.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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