Banana-Walnut Butterscotch Bars

Banana-Walnut Butterscotch Bars

DESCRIPTION

This delicious dessert features a walnut crust and filling for a wonderful toasted nut flavor complemented with fresh bananas and cream.

Total Time
1 Hr, 5 Mins
Serves
9
Meal
Course

Total Time

Prep Time
20 Mins
Cook Time
45 Mins
Total Time
1 Hr, 5 Mins

Nutrition

Calories
370 cal
Total Fat
23 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
8 g
Cholesterol
62 mg
Sodium
138 mg
Carbohydrates
36 g
Dietary Fiber
3 g
Protein
5 g

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1/2 cup California walnuts, chopped
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, cold, cut into pieces

Filling

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup California walnuts, chopped

Topping

  • 2 bananas, large, firm-ripe
  • 1 cup whipped cream, freshly made (start with 1/2 cup whipping cream)

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9-inch square tart pan with removable rim with cooking spray.
  2. Combine walnuts, both flours and granulated sugar in food processor. Whirl until walnuts are finely ground. Add butter and pulse until evenly mixed. Firmly pat mixture into tart pan. With a fork, prick bottom in several places to prevent puffing. Bake 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
  3. Meanwhile, melt butter in microwave in a medium-size microwave-safe bowl. Stir in brown sugar, eggs, vanilla and salt. Add walnuts.
  4. Pour walnut mixture over baked crust. Return to oven and bake additional 20-25 minutes until golden brown and firm to the touch. Cool completely.
  5. Finish by slicing bananas 1/4-inch thick and arranging in an even layer on top of tart. Spread whipped cream over bananas. Refrigerate until serving or up to 24 hours. Cut into 9 pieces and serve.