Banana Hazelnut Bruschetta Recipes

BANANA-HAZELNUT BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Thinly slice a baguette; arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Brush with softened butter and sprinkle with salt and sugar. Bake at 425 degrees F until lightly golden, about 7 minutes. Let cool slightly.
• Toss 2 sliced bananas with 1 tablespoon melted butter; spread on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with sugar and bake at 425 degrees F until golden, about 10 minutes. Spread hazelnut butter on the toast rounds. Top with the roasted bananas, whipped cream and chopped hazelnuts.

UPSIDEDOWN HAZELNUT BANANA CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter the cake pan.
• Toast the nuts and let them cool completely.
• In a food processor, grind the nuts with the sugar until very fine.
• Using a hand-held mixer, cream the butter; then add the sugar mixture. Add the eggs and mix. Add the sour cream and vanilla and stir. Mix in the banana puree. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt to make a smooth batter.
• To bake, cover the bottom of the cake pan with some of the warmed hazelnut schmear (microwave 40 seconds or so). Fan some banana slices over it and spoon in the batter.
• Bake until just set, about 35 to 40 minutes. Keep warm in a low oven and turn it out at the last minute.
• Melt the butter. Remove from the heat and whisk in the brown sugar and the nuts. Store in the refrigerator.

ANISE-LEMON BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Thinly slice a baguette; arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Brush with softened butter and sprinkle with salt and sugar. Bake at 425 degrees F until lightly golden, about 7 minutes. Let cool slightly.
• Simmer 1/4 cup water, some thin strips of lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon anise seeds and 2 tablespoons sugar in a saucepan until syrupy. Spread lemon curd on the toast rounds. Top with the candied zest and anise seeds.

PEACH-AMARETTI BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Thinly slice a baguette; arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Brush with softened butter and sprinkle with salt and sugar. Bake at 425 degrees F until lightly golden, about 7 minutes. Let cool slightly.
• Spread softened butter on the toast rounds. Top with peach preserves and crushed amaretti cookies.