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Classic Bananas Foster: Restaurant-Style Dessert in Minutes

A scoop of vanilla ice cream topped with caramelized bananas and rich sauce being poured over it for amazing bananas foster.
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Make the famous New Orleans dessert, Bananas Foster, right at home! This recipe delivers caramelized bananas in a rich, buttery rum sauce, perfect served warm over vanilla ice cream. It is quick and impressive.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup dark rum (like Myers’s or Gosling’s)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 firm, ripe bananas, peeled and sliced lengthwise
  • 1/4 cup banana liqueur (optional, for extra flavor)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Instructions

  1. Place the butter in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Allow it to melt completely.
  2. Add the brown sugar and cinnamon to the melted butter. Stir constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to bubble, forming a thick sauce, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add the sliced bananas to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for about 1 minute per side until they are lightly softened and coated in the sauce.
  4. Remove the skillet from the heat. Carefully pour the dark rum into the skillet. Return the skillet to the heat.
  5. Stand back and carefully ignite the rum using a long match or lighter. Allow the flames to burn out naturally. This process cooks off the alcohol and deepens the flavor. (If you skip the flambé, simmer for 1 minute until the sauce thickens slightly.)
  6. Stir in the banana liqueur, if using, and the vanilla extract. Cook for 30 seconds more.
  7. Serve immediately over scoops of cold vanilla ice cream. This recipe pairs well with planning your next week’s meals using a good meal planning system.

Notes

  • For a non-alcoholic version, substitute the rum with 1/4 cup extra banana liqueur or simply use 1/4 cup of water mixed with 1 teaspoon of rum extract.
  • If you are looking for alternatives to traditional desserts, consider exploring keto meal plan delivery options for lighter fare later.
  • This dessert is best made right before serving to keep the bananas warm against the cold ice cream.
  • You can find more inspiration like this on our Pinterest account.

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