Banana, Coconut and Honey-Cream Tarts

There is something about mini / individual desserts that make the process of making it much more pleasant. Take for instance these little Banana Coconut and Honey Cream Tarts. The idea of making these little tart shells to me is something that doesn't really seem worth my time, but once I see this cute image (made with mini bananas no less!) my mind is changed. I also love a lighter cream filling in the summer, and I think this is a super great alternative to something like strawberry shortcake, if you’re not in a strawberry type of mood. I’m a big fan of banana anything, so this is a new fav dessert recipe for me. I hope you guys like it too.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound pie dough, rolled ⅛ inch thick
• filling
• ¼ cup sugar
• ¼ cup honey
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 ½ cups milk
• 2 egg yolks, beaten
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup heavy cream
• topping
• 4 baby bananas, halved lengthwise
• 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons turbinado sugar
• toasted coconut flakes
• honey for drizzling