Description
Indulge in this classic dessert with a modern twist – Bananas Foster. A delightful combination of caramelized bananas, buttery brown sugar sauce, and a splash of rum, all served over creamy vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
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For Bananas Foster:
- 2 underripe bananas (still some green on the peels)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons banana liqueur (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract mixed with 1 tablespoon dark rum)
- 3 tablespoons dark rum (90 to 100 proof)
- 2 to 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and Slice Bananas: Peel and slice the bananas into 8 long pieces.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a skillet, melt butter with brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Add Bananas: Toss in the bananas and banana liqueur, simmer until slightly softened.
- Flambé: Pour rum over bananas, ignite carefully to flambé.
- Serve: Spoon bananas and sauce over ice cream, top with pecans if desired.
Notes
- Be cautious when igniting the rum for flambéing.
- Adjust sweetness by choosing between light or dark brown sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 592
- Sugar: 60.8 g
- Sodium: 269.8 mg
- Fat: 24.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 10.0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13.6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 75.9 g
- Fiber: 4.8 g
- Protein: 3.6 g
- Cholesterol: 40.2 mg
