Description
Classic New Orleans Bananas Foster is a decadent dessert featuring ripe bananas sautéed in a buttery brown sugar cinnamon sauce flambéed with dark rum and served over creamy vanilla ice cream. This quick and impressive treat packs warm, spicy, and sweet flavors perfect for a special occasion or an indulgent ending to any meal.
Ingredients
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Bananas Foster
- 2 ripe bananas
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup dark rum
For Serving
- Vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Bananas: Peel the ripe bananas and slice them diagonally into thick pieces to ensure they hold their shape during cooking and caramelization.
- Make the Sauce: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until it becomes bubbly but does not brown. Stir in the brown sugar and ground cinnamon until a smooth syrup forms.
- Cook the Bananas: Add the sliced bananas to the skillet and sauté them gently for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften and absorb the flavorful sauce.
- Flambé with Rum: Carefully pour the dark rum into the skillet and ignite it to flambé. Allow the flames to subside naturally, which intensifies the flavor and slightly caramelizes the sauce.
- Serve: Immediately spoon the warm bananas and sauce over scoops of vanilla ice cream, drizzling with the luscious sauce for a warm, creamy, and fragrant dessert.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm bananas to prevent them from becoming mushy during cooking.
- Flambéing is optional but adds a smoky caramelized flavor; if skipping, simply simmer the rum in the skillet to cook off alcohol.
- Always exercise caution when flambéing to avoid kitchen accidents.
- Dark rum provides deeper flavor, but you can substitute with other flavored rums if preferred.
- Serve immediately as the bananas foster sauce is best enjoyed warm over cold ice cream.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Creole
