ingredients:

• 2 bananas
• ¾ sheet puff pastry
• Pistakio Crunch
• 2 tbsp (21g) melted chocolate
• 1 egg
• Pistakio Cream (optional, for topping)
• crushed pistachios (optional, for topping)

instructions:

1. using a knife, carefully create a hollow center in each banana by inserting the blade down the middle. use a spoon to scoop out the banana flesh, creating space to stuff.
2. stuff the hollowed bananas with Pistakio Crunch.
3. cut the puff pastry into long 1/2" vertical strips.
4. wrap each stuffed banana with two strips of puff pastry.
5. whisk the egg and brush the puff pastry with the egg wash for a golden finish.
6. bake at 350–365°F(175–185°C) for 20–25 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
7. once baked, top with Pistakio Cream, drizzle with melted chocolate, and sprinkle crushed pistachios for extra crunch and flavor.