Side Dish

Banana-Walnut Napoleons

Name: Banana-Walnut Napoleons
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ripe banana, peeled and cut into 16 slices; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 large egg yolk; 3 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 cup 1% low-fat milk; 4 (18 x 14-inch) sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon walnut oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons walnut oil; 4 teaspoons finely chopped walnuts, toasted; 2 tablespoons water

3 October 2026

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Total Time45 Mins

Serves4

Per Serving$0.61

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The recipe Banana-Walnut Napoleons can be made in approximately 45 minutes. This recipe makes 4 servings with 334 calories, 5g of protein, and 9g of fat each. For 61 cents per serving, this recipe covers 6% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 1 person has tried and liked this recipe.

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Method:

1
To prepare filling, combine first 4 ingredients in a small saucepan, stirring well with a whisk.
2
Add egg yolk, stirring well.
3
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.
4
Remove from heat. Stir in 1 1/2 teaspoons walnut oil.
5
Pour filling into a bowl.
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Place plastic wrap on surface; cool to room temperature.
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Preheat oven to 35
8
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.
9
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.
10
Cut phyllo stack in half lengthwise.
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Cut each half crosswise into 4 rectangles. Carefully place rectangles onto a nonstick baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
12
Bake at 350 for 10 minutes or until crisp and lightly browned.
13
Remove phyllo stacks from pan; cool completely on a wire rack.
14
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.
15
Remove from heat; stir in 1 tablespoon walnut oil.
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Add banana; stir gently to combine.
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To assemble, place 1 phyllo stack on each of 4 plates; top with about 1/4 cup filling.
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Place 4 banana slices on each serving; cover with 1 phyllo stack.
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Drizzle brown sugar mixture evenly over Napoleons.
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Sprinkle each serving with 1 teaspoon walnuts.