I was already using egg roll wrappers for my ravioli (see previous post), so I thought I'd try making a dessert spring roll using the thin spring roll wrappers I also had on hand. I had bananas from my Bountiful Basket and a jar of Nutella in the pantry, and that sounded like a delish combo. And it turned out even better than I thought it would! The wrapper was crisp and flaky, and was the perfect contrast to the almost creaminess of the banana and richness of the Nutella. This is definitely a keeper. And it was so fast and easy, if you have everything on hand, you can literally have them done, start to finish, in 5 minutes.
The How:
Banana and Nutella Spring Roll
For each roll:
1/2 of a banana, cut in half (so 2 quarters of a whole banana)
2 t. of Nutella
1/8 t. of Chinese Five Spice (optional, or you could use a dash each of cinnamon and nutmeg)
1 spring roll or egg roll wrapper
Smear the Nutella on the cut side of one banana quarter and put the other quarter on top so the cut sides are facing. Sprinkle with Chinese Five Spice, if using. Place the banana in the center of the wrapper, and wrap as you would an egg roll or a burrito. Brush the edge of the wrapper with a little water and press to seal. Fry in a deep fryer at 350 to 375 degrees for about 1 to 2 minutes, until the wrapper turns golden brown. (You can also fry in a skillet with oil -- just flip halfway through and cook until the wrapper is golden brown and crispy).
Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired, and serve with ice cream.
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