Description
Southern Bananas Foster is a classic dessert that brings together the warm, caramelized goodness of bananas with a luxurious rum sauce. This indulgent treat is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in. The flambé process adds excitement, and serving it over vanilla ice cream elevates the experience to new heights. With its rich flavors and delightful aroma, this dish will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced lengthwise
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup dark rum
- Vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your counter.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter and stir in brown sugar until smooth.
- Add sliced bananas and sprinkle with cinnamon; cook until softened.
- Carefully pour in dark rum and ignite with a long lighter to flambé.
- Once flames subside, serve the warm mixture over scoops of vanilla ice cream immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Flambé
- Cuisine: New Orleans
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg