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Classic Bananas Foster: Restaurant-Style Dessert in Minutes

Close-up of warm bananas foster caramelized in rich sauce topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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Make this classic New Orleans dessert, Bananas Foster, right in your kitchen. You get caramelized bananas in a rich, buttery rum sauce served warm over vanilla ice cream. It is a quick and indulgent treat ready in under 15 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup dark rum (for flambé)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 firm, ripe bananas, peeled and sliced lengthwise
  • 1/4 cup banana liqueur (optional, for deeper flavor)
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Instructions

  1. Place the butter in a large 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 thickens slightly, creating a caramel sauce. This takes about 2 minutes.
  3. Add the sliced bananas to the skillet. 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 and immediately tilt the pan toward the flame (if using a gas stove) or use a long lighter to ignite the rum. Let the flames burn out naturally. This is the flambé step.
  5. Once the flames subside, stir in the heavy cream and banana liqueur, if using. Cook for 30 seconds until the sauce thickens slightly more.
  6. Serve the warm Bananas Foster immediately over scoops of cold vanilla ice cream. This is the best banana dessert experience.

Notes

  • Use firm, slightly under-ripe bananas; they hold their shape better during cooking.
  • If you prefer not to flambé, simply simmer the rum in the sauce for 1 minute before adding the bananas to cook off the alcohol.
  • For a non-alcoholic version, substitute the rum with 1/4 cup of strong brewed coffee or extra banana liqueur.
  • This recipe makes a fantastic warm banana dessert topping for pancakes or waffles too.

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