Banana Puff Pastry pies are an easy to make snack. It has a crispy outer edge and a soft filling made of cardamom flavored bananas.
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Puff pastry is an easy ingredient to work on. We can make a range of dishes be it sweet or savory. From the delicious bakery style egg puffs to the classic blueberry turn overs, everything can be prepared with puff pastry.
All you need to make a variety of filling and then bake to perfection.
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Banana Pies
Traditionally pies are made with the short crust bottom , however this butter flaky puff pastry pie is another perfect option. It gives the best melt in mouth textured pies. It makes a good option for breakfast or as a snack.
Ingredients
All we need is just 4 ingredients
Puff pastry Rolls - Frozen puff pastry is easily available in all the supermarkets. It is available in the frozen section. In India, you can buy them in big basket or even on amazon.
Banana - use any ripe banana as you prefer.
Sugar - I prefer using brown sugar , as it gives an amazing golden tint. You can use any as you prefer.
Cardamom Powder - Adds an amazing flavor to the filling.
Egg - Egg wash gives the puff pastry a lovely golden tint. You can also bush with melted butter or milk if you dont prefer egg.
How to make Banana Pies
Prepare Banana Filling
Slice the bananas. Heat a pan with 1 tbsp of ghee , to this add sliced banana.
Gently mash the bananas and let it cook.
once the bananas are mashed add the brown sugar and cardamom powder.
Slowly the sugar starts to melt. Cook for a min and then switch off. Let the banana filling cool down a bit.
Prepare the Puff Pastry
Dust the working area with flour and then unroll the thawed puff pastry. Slightly roll with a rolling pin and flatten the puff pastry.
Cut them into individual square portions.
Prepare The Egg Wash.
Break open an egg, to this add 1 tbsp of water and whisk well until combined. Egg wash is now ready.
Shape banana pies
Take 1 square and spoon in 1 - 1.5 tbsp of prepared banana filling.
Cover it by placing another square. Use a fork and seal the edges of the puff pastry squares.
Gently draw few slashes on top and brush with egg wash or melted butter.
Oven Method
Preheat the oven at 400 F / 200 Deg C for 10 mins.
Line a baking tray with parchment paper and place the prepared pies.
Bake at 356 F / 180 C for 20-22 mins or until the pastry turns golden.
Air fryer Method
Preheat the airfyer at 400 F / 200 C for 5 mins.
To the preheated air fryer basket line, a parchment paper and place the prepared pies.
Brush each pies with the egg wash all over.
Air fry at 356 F / 180 C for 12 mins or until the pastry turns golden
Delicious Puff Pastry Banana Pies are now ready to serve.
Tips & Variations
- Make sure you cling wrap the pies before freezing. This helps them to keep good for a longer time.
- You can also customize the filling as you prefer.
- You can always make them ahead and bake them as you prefer
Serving Suggestions
A delicious dessert option for all occasions. It is also perfect for kids too as a snack box. Warm them slightly in microwave and serve.
Storage Options
These a very good freezer friendly snacks. You can prepare the pies into individual portions and then freeze them. They stay good for up to 1 month. The baked one stays good in the fridge for 3 days. Warm them in microwave and serve hot.
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📖 Recipe
Banana Puff Pastry pies
Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml
Ingredients
- 1 sheet Puff Pastry Sheet frozen
- 2 Banana
- ¼ cup Brown Sugar
- ½ tsp Cardamom Powder
- 1 Egg
Instructions
Prepare Banana Filling
- Slice the bananas. Heat a pan with 1 tbsp of ghee , to this add sliced banana.
- Gently mash the bananas and let it cook.
- once the bananas are mashed add the brown sugar. Slowly the sugar starts to melt.
- Add cardamom powder. Cook for a min and then switch off. Let the banana filling cool down a bit.
Prepare the Puff Pastry
- Dust the working area with flour and then unroll the thawed puff pastry. Slightly roll with a rolling pin and flatten the puff pastry.
- Cut them into individual square portions.
Prepare The Egg Wash.
- Break open an egg, to this add 1 tbsp of water and whisk well until combined. Egg wash is now ready.
Shape banana pies
- Take 1 square and spoon in 1 - 1.5 tbsp of prepared banana filling.
- Cover it by placing another square. Use a fork and seal the edges of the puff pastry squares.
- Gently draw few slashes on top and brush with egg wash or melted butter.
Oven Method
- Preheat the oven at 400 F / 200 Deg C for 10 mins.
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper and place the prepared pies.
- Bake at 356 F / 180 C for 20-22 mins or until the pastry turns golden.
Air fryer Method
- Preheat the airfyer at 400 F / 200 C for 5 mins.
- To the preheated air fryer basket line, a parchment paper and place the prepared pies.
- Brush each pies with the egg wash all over.
- Air fry at 356 F / 180 C for 12 mins or until the pastry turns golden
Nutrition
Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist, the nutrition value provided here is an estimate. It will vary based on the quantity and brands of the products used.
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