Sweet Filo Pastry Layers with Balsamic Strawberries and Caramelised Bananas

Crispy buttery filo layers filled with airy banana toffee mousse, balsamic marinated strawberries, and finished with sugar-caramelised banana slices.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1412.5 kcals 1412.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 139.7 grams 139.7 grams
Fat 88.4 grams 88.4 grams
Protein 14.8 grams 14.8 grams
Cook Time
10 mins
Produces
1 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
2
tbsp
Caster Sugar
For pastry layers
1
tbsp
Icing Sugar
For strawberry marinade
1
tbsp
Caster Sugar
For caramelising
1
tbsp
Icing Sugar
For dusting
CondimentsSauces
3
tbsp
Toffee Sauce
Ready-made
Dairy
55
g
Butter
Melted
100
ml
Double Cream
Whipped to soft peaks
Fruits
125
g
Strawberries
Chopped
0.5
piece
Banana
For mousse
1
piece
Banana
Peeled and sliced diagonally
GrainsCereals
2
sheet
Filo Pastry
Ready-rolled
Other
2
piece
Egg Whites
Whisked until soft peaks, from free-range eggs

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Lay one pastry sheet flat, brush with melted butter, and sprinkle with half of the caster sugar.
  • Place the second sheet on top, cut into two rectangles, and move to a baking sheet.
  • Brush the top with more butter, sprinkle with sugar, and bake for 2 to 4 minutes until golden.
  • Combine chopped strawberries, icing sugar, and balsamic vinegar in a bowl and soak for 15 minutes.
  • Blend toffee sauce and half a banana in a food processor until smooth.
  • Fold the banana mixture into the whipped cream and then gently incorporate the whisked egg whites.
  • Place banana slices on a baking sheet and sprinkle with caster sugar.
  • Caramelise the sugar on the bananas using a kitchen blow torch or a hot grill.
  • Assemble the dessert by layering strawberries, pastry, mousse, and more strawberries on a plate.
  • Top with the final pastry layer, dust with icing sugar, and garnish with caramelised bananas.