Banana-Walnut Napoleons
- Filling:
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 cup 1% low-fat milk
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 1/2 teaspoons walnut oil
- Napoleons:
- 4 (18 x 14-inch) sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed
- Cooking spray
- Caramel-Walnut Sauce:
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon walnut oil
- 1 ripe banana, peeled and cut into 16 slices
- 4 teaspoons finely chopped walnuts, toasted
- To prepare filling, combine first 4 ingredients in a small saucepan, stirring well with a whisk. Add egg yolk, stirring well. Combine milk and cornstarch, stirring with a whisk until well blended. Slowly whisk cornstarch mixture into the egg mixture. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly with a whisk. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 1/2 teaspoons walnut oil. Pour filling into a bowl. Place plastic wrap on surface; cool to room temperature.
- Preheat oven to 350u0b0.
- To prepare Napoleons, place 1 phyllo sheet on a large cutting board or work surface (cover remaining dough to prevent drying); lightly coat with cooking spray. Place another phyllo sheet on top; lightly coat with cooking spray. Repeat layers with remaining 2 phyllo sheets and cooking spray. Gently press phyllo layers together; lightly coat top sheet with cooking spray. Cut phyllo stack in half lengthwise. Cut each half crosswise into 4 rectangles. Carefully place rectangles onto a nonstick baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350u0b0 for 10 minutes or until crisp and lightly browned. Remove phyllo stacks from pan; cool completely on a wire rack.
- To prepare sauce, combine the brown sugar and water in a small saucepan; place over medium-high heat. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in 1 tablespoon walnut oil. Add banana; stir gently to combine.
- To assemble, place 1 phyllo stack on each of 4 plates; top with about 1/4 cup filling. Place 4 banana slices on each serving; cover with 1 phyllo stack. Drizzle brown sugar mixture evenly over Napoleons. Sprinkle each serving with 1 teaspoon walnuts.
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Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/banana-walnut-napoleons (may not work)