Modern Banana Chocolate Tart

About this recipe

This modern twist on the traditional banana chocolate dessert brings a rich, smooth filling of ripe bananas nestled in a crisp graham cracker crust, topped with a luscious chocolate ganache. Ideal for chocolate lovers seeking a sophisticated treat that's surprisingly easy to prepare!

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups whole milk
• 2 large egg yolks, beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup heavy cream

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. 2

   Combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter in a medium bowl and mix. Press the mixture into a 9-inch tart pan.

3. 3

   Bake crust for 10 minutes, then allow to cool completely.

4. 4

   In a saucepan, mix mashed bananas, 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add milk, stirring until smooth.

5. 5

   Cook over medium heat, stirring until thickened and boiling. Boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat.

6. 6

   Temper the eggs by gradually whisking in 1 cup of the hot banana mixture into beaten egg yolks. Return the mixture to the saucepan, cooking for 2 minutes while stirring.

7. 7

   Remove from heat, then add vanilla extract. Spread banana filling into the cooled crust.

8. 8

   In another saucepan, melt chocolate chips with heavy cream over low heat, stirring constantly. Drizzle over the banana filling.

9. 9

   Chill the tart for at least 2 hours before serving.