Baked Chocolate Bananas

2 small bananas, peeled and thinly
    sliced crosswise
2 ounces fine-quality bittersweet chocolate
    (not unsweetened), chopped fine
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract

Heat oven to 425 degrees F.

Divide half of the banana slices between two 1-cup ramekins and sprinkle half of chocolate over them. Arrange remaining banana slices over chocolate and top with remaining chocolate.

In a bowl, stir together cream and vanilla extract and pour over mixtures. Bake desserts in middle of oven 10 minutes.

Serves 2.