Bananas Foster Recipe
Indulge in the classic and decadent Bananas Foster dessert with this easy recipe. Caramelized bananas, buttery brown sugar, and a splash of rum create a rich sauce that pairs perfectly with creamy vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Bananas Foster:
- 4 medium bananas
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2/3 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup dark rum (see notes)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans, optional
For Serving:
- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Prepare Bananas: Peel and slice bananas into thick strips or halves. Set aside.
- Caramelize Sugar: Melt butter in a skillet, add brown sugar and cinnamon, whisk until dissolved.
- Cook Bananas: Add bananas to skillet, stir until soft.
- Add Rum: Pour in rum, cook until caramel thickens. Add vanilla and pecans, stir.
- Optional Flambe: Ignite rum in pan (carefully), let alcohol burn off. Add vanilla and pecans.
- Serve: Plate bananas with ice cream, drizzle with sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use caution when igniting the rum for safety.
- Adjust rum amount based on preference for alcohol flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Bananas Foster, dessert, easy, flambe, ice cream, bananas, rum, caramelized
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