Sweet Banana Bruschetta

Description
Makes 6 bruschetta.

Ingredients

 * 6  	 1/2- to 3/4-inch thick slices sweet Hawaiian bread, egg bread, or raisin bread
 * 1 	medium 	banana, mashed (1/2 cup)
 * 1/4 	cup 	tub cream cheese with pineapple
 * 1-1/2 	teaspoons 	unsweetened cocoa powder
 * 3 	medium 	bananas, thinly sliced
 * 1 	tablespoon 	butter or margarine, melted
 * 2 	tablespoons 	brown sugar
 * Sifted powdered sugar (optional)
 * Chocolate curls (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Toast bread and let cool.
 * 2) Combine mashed banana, cream cheese, and cocoa powder in a medium bowl.
 * 3) Spread some of the mixture over each toasted bread slice. Place slices on a cookie sheet.
 * 4) Layer banana slices on top of cream cheese mixture.
 * 5) Brush bananas with melted butter or margarine. Sprinkle with brown sugar.
 * 6) Broil bruschetta 4 to 5 inches from the heat for 30 to 60 seconds or until banana slices just begin to glaze.
 * 7) To serve, sprinkle tops with sifted powdered sugar and garnish with chocolate curls, if desired.
 * 8) Serve immediately.