Southern Bananas Foster
Indulge in this classic dessert featuring caramelized bananas in a rich sauce topped with vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced diagonally
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup dark rum
- Vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Start by peeling your bananas and slicing them diagonally into thick pieces.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the brown sugar and cinnamon, and stir to combine, letting it bubble for 2–3 minutes.
- Incorporate the banana slices into the sauce and cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Ignite the rum, standing back, and allow the flames to dance for about 30 seconds.
- Serve immediately over vanilla ice cream.
Notes
For variations, consider nutty additions, chocolate drizzles, or substitutions for a vegan option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Bananas Foster, dessert, New Orleans, caramelized bananas, ice cream