Bananas Foster
A classic New Orleans dessert featuring caramelized bananas served over vanilla ice cream, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large ripe bananas
- ¼ cup dark rum (optional)
- 3 cups vanilla ice cream, for serving
- Chopped walnuts, optional
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients and keep them close to the stove.
- Peel the bananas. Slice each one lengthwise, then cut in half crosswise.
- In a wide skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the brown sugar and cinnamon, stirring constantly until the mixture bubbles and thickens into a smooth caramel, about 2–3 minutes. Stir in the vanilla.
- Gently add the banana slices and cook for 1–2 minutes, spooning the sauce over them until softened and coated.
- Add the rum and let it warm briefly in the sauce, or simmer for 30–60 seconds to cook off some alcohol.
- Remove from heat. Place one or two scoops of vanilla ice cream in a bowl. Arrange warm bananas around the ice cream and spoon caramel sauce over the top. Finish with chopped walnuts if desired.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh; store leftover sauce in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 67g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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