Description
Classic New Orleans Bananas Foster is a delightful dessert that features caramelized bananas in a rich rum sauce, served warm over vanilla ice cream. This show-stopping treat is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup dark rum
- Vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
- Peel and slice the bananas diagonally into thick pieces.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbly but not browned.
- Stir in the brown sugar and cinnamon to create a syrup.
- Add the banana slices and sauté for 2-3 minutes until tender.
- Carefully pour in the dark rum and flambé until flames subside.
- Serve immediately over scoops of vanilla ice cream, drizzling with the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Sautéing/Flambéing
- Cuisine: New Orleans
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dessert (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg