Banana Toffee Panini Recipe

Name: Banana Toffee Panini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature; Eight 3/4-inch slices brioche or challah; 2 tablespoons dulce de leche or caramel sauce; 4 very ripe bananas, halved lengthwise and crosswise; 1/2 cup crushed toffee pieces, such as Heath; 4 pinches of fleur de sel or other coarse sea salt; 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk; Confectioners sugar, for dusting; 1 cup Chocolate Sauce (recipe follows); 1 cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1/2 pound semisweet chocolate, chopped into chunks (about 1 3/4 cups); (makes about 2 cups)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
Eight 3/4-inch slices brioche or challah
2 tablespoons dulce de leche or caramel sauce
4 very ripe bananas, halved lengthwise and crosswise
1/2 cup crushed toffee pieces, such as Heath
4 pinches of fleur de sel or other coarse sea salt
2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
Confectioners sugar, for dusting
1 cup Chocolate Sauce (recipe follows)
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 pound semisweet chocolate, chopped into chunks (about 1 3/4 cups)
(makes about 2 cups)

1
Preheat a sandwich press according to the manufacturers instructions.
2
If you dont have an electric press, place a grill pan or heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
3
When building the sandwiches, make sure to distribute the ingredients evenly across the bread so the sandwiches press flat.
4
First, combine the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
5
Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread and sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar.
6
Flip the bread over and spread with dulce de leche on the other side.
7
Arrange 4 slices of banana on top of the dulce de leche on 4 of the slices of bread, then sprinkle with toffee pieces and salt.
8
Drizzle sweetened condensed milk on top.
9
Cover each with the remaining 4 slices of bread, dulce de leche side down, to make 4 sandwiches.
10
Put the sandwiches in the panini maker or grill pan.
11
Close the press (or, if using a pan, place another heavy pan on top of the sandwich to press it down).
12
Grill until the brioche is crisp on both sides and the cinnamon sugar caramelizes, about 2 minutes.
13
(If youre cooking the sandwich in a pan on the stove, after 3 minutes flip it over with a spatula to crisp the other side for a couple of minutes.)
14
Transfer the panini to a cutting board and cut into quarters.
15
Dust with confectioners sugar and serve with chocolate sauce on the side for dipping.
16
Heat the cream and butter in a pot over medium heat.
17
Once steam rises from the surface, add the chocolate, and stir until its melted and smooth.
18
Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature.
19
You can store the sauce in a covered container in the fridge for up to 10 days.
20
Rewarm before serving.

1108

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature, Eight 3/4-inch slices brioche or challah, and more.

Yes, Banana Toffee Panini falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Banana Toffee Panini

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