Follow these steps for perfect results
eggs
whisked
puff pastry
thawed
ripe bananas
sliced
semisweet chocolate batons
granulated sugar
Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 400°F.
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Whisk the eggs in a small bowl until evenly combined and set aside for egg wash.
Peel and trim the pointed ends off each banana and discard.
Cut 1 banana crosswise into two 3-inch long slices, then cut each slice in half horizontally, to make four 3-inch long pieces.
Repeat with the remaining bananas.
Lay one sheet of puff pastry on a dry cutting board or a sheet of parchment paper.
Ensure the longer sides of the sheet are at the top and bottom of the cutting board, and the shorter sides to the left and right.
Using a pizza wheel and a ruler as guide, cut the sheet vertically into eight triangles in a zigzag pattern, each with a 3 1/2-inch base.
Repeat with the second sheet of dough.
Position one triangle with the wide base closest to you and the point directed away from you.
Lightly brush the entire surface of the puff pastry with egg wash.
Cut a small notch in the center of the base of the triangle and gently stretch apart.
Place two chocolate batons and one piece of banana about 1-inch from the base of the triangle.
Fold the dough over the banana and chocolate to secure, and continue to roll until you have a spiral of dough.
Gently transfer the shaped croissant to the prepared baking sheet, with the point of the triangle placed flat on the baking sheet (seam side down).
Repeat with the remaining triangles of dough.
Lightly brush the egg wash over the entire surface of each croissant.
Sprinkle generously with about 1 tablespoon of sugar each.
Bake until well risen and a deep golden brown in color, about 40 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through baking.
Let the croissants cool on the baking sheet until warm enough to handle.
Expert advice for the best results
Ensure puff pastry is cold before cutting to prevent sticking.
Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor.
Brush with egg wash for a golden-brown finish.
For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate batons.
Everything you need to know before you start
10 minutes
Can be assembled ahead of time and baked just before serving.
Serve warm on a plate, dusted with powdered sugar.
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.
Pairs well with the chocolate and banana flavors.
Discover the story behind this recipe
A simplified version of the classic French croissant.
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