Mini Banana & Melted Caramel Tatins

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# 🍌 Mini Banana & Melted Caramel Tatins – A Decadent Twist on a French Classic 🥮✨

Looking for a dessert that’s both elegant and indulgent — yet surprisingly easy to make? Enter the **Mini Banana & Melted Caramel Tatin**: a bite-sized version of the iconic French tarte Tatin, infused with warm bananas and rich golden caramel.

Whether you’re entertaining guests or just want to treat yourself to something sweet, these **mini tatins** offer the perfect balance of **crispy, gooey, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious**.

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## 📜 What Is a Tatin?

Traditionally, a **tarte Tatin** is a French upside-down pastry made with caramelized fruit (usually apples), butter, and puff pastry. It’s baked with the fruit on the bottom and flipped over before serving to reveal a glistening, caramel-coated top.

Our twist? **Bananas and caramel**, in adorable **mini portions** — perfect for sharing (or not!).

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## 🍌 Ingredients (Makes 6 Mini Tatins)

* 2 ripe but firm bananas (sliced into ½-inch rounds)
* ¼ cup unsalted butter
* ⅓ cup brown sugar
* ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
* A pinch of salt
* 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
* Optional: pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg
* Ice cream or whipped cream, for serving (optional but recommended!)

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## 🔥 How to Make Them

### 1. **Preheat and Prep**

Preheat your oven to **375°F (190°C)**. Lightly grease a muffin tin or small ramekins.

### 2. **Make the Caramel**

In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt (and cinnamon if using). Stir constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture becomes a glossy caramel (about 3–4 minutes).