1. Cafe Style: Coffee Banana Pastry Pie Cream
Coffee Banana Pastry – An elegant open-faced pastry with a creamy coffee-cheese filling, topped with fresh fruit.
Prep time: 20 mins | Bake time: 15-18 mins
Ingredients of Coffee Banana Pastry:
- Pastry: 1 sheet puff pastry.
- Coffee Cream Filling: 4 oz (115g) cream cheese (softened), 2 tbsp sugar, 1 egg yolk, 1 tsp instant espresso powder (dissolved in 1 tsp vanilla extract).
- Topping: 2 bananas (sliced diagonally), chocolate chips (optional), coarse sugar (for sprinkling).
Instructions making Coffee Banana Pastry:
- Preheat: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Make Filling: In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and the espresso-vanilla mixture until smooth and creamy.
- Shape Pastry: Cut the puff pastry into 6 rectangles. Lightly score a border (do not cut all the way through) about ½ inch from the edge of each rectangle. Poke the center area (inside the border) with a fork to prevent it from rising too much.
- Fill: Spread a tablespoon of the coffee cream filling inside the scored border. Top with 2-3 slices of banana.
- Bake: Brush the borders with egg wash (optional) and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake for 15-18 minutes until the edges are high and golden.
- Finish: Optional: Sprinkle with chocolate chips immediately after removing from the oven so they melt slightly.
2. Quick & Flaky: Espresso-Glazed Banana Turnovers
A simple, flaky pastry filled with warm, caramelized bananas and finished with a strong coffee icing.
Prep time: 15 mins | Bake time: 20 mins
Ingredients:
- Pastry: 1 package frozen puff pastry (thawed), 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash).
- Filling: 2 ripe bananas (sliced), 2 tbsp brown sugar, ¼ tsp cinnamon, 1 tbsp melted butter.
- Espresso Glaze: ½ cup powdered sugar, 1 tbsp strong brewed espresso (or 1 tsp instant coffee dissolved in 1 tbsp hot water).
Instructions:
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make Filling: In a small bowl, gently toss the banana slices with the melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until coated.
- Cut Pastry: Unroll the puff pastry sheet and cut it into 4-6 equal squares.
- Assemble: Place a spoonful of the banana mixture in the center of each square. Fold the pastry over diagonally to form a triangle. Use a fork to crimp the edges tightly shut.
- Bake: Brush the tops with the beaten egg wash. Bake for 18-20 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Glaze: While they cool, whisk the powdered sugar and brewed espresso together until smooth. Drizzle generously over the warm pastries.
Quick Tip for Success : Coffee Banana Pastry
For the Espresso Glaze and Coffee Cream, avoid using liquid coffee if possible, as it can make the filling runny. Dissolving simplest coffee powder into a tiny amount of liquid (or directly into the cream/fat) usually delivers the strongest flavor without ruining the pastry’s texture.
