Ingredients

• 6  slices (about 3/4 inch thick) Italian country bread or crusty sourdough bread
• 1/2  cup chocolate hazelnut spread*
• 3  tablespoons chopped hazelnuts
• 3  tablespoons brown sugar
• 3  medium bananas, thinly bias-sliced
• 2  tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
•   Unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)
•   Chocolate curls (optional)
•   White chocolate curls (optional)

Directions

1. Toast bread and let cool; spread with chocolate hazelnut spread. In a mixing bowl combine nuts and sugar; set aside. Layer banana slices on top of spread. Brush banana with melted butter or margarine. Top with 1 tablespoon nut mixture.

2. Broil bruschetta 5 inches from heat for 30 seconds or until the bananas just begin to glaze and nuts are toasted. Garnish plate with sifted cocoa powder, chocolate curls, and white chocolate curls, if desired. Makes 6 servings.

*Note: Chocolate hazelnut spread can be purchased in specialty food stores or large supermarkets.