Bananas FosterBananas Foster
This indulgent Bananas Foster is a show-stopping New Orleans classic—featuring golden caramelized bananas, toasted pecans, and a rich brown sugar-rum sauce flambéed to perfection and served over creamy vanilla ice cream. It’s warm, buttery, boozy, and incredibly easy to make in just 15 minutes!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Flambé
- Cuisine: : New Orleans / : New Orleans / Southern Diet: VegetarianSouthern :
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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2 ripe bananas, halved lengthwise
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1/4 cup unsalted butter
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/4 cup dark rum
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/3 cup toasted pecans
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Vanilla ice cream, for serving
Instructions
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Make the Sauce:
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in brown sugar and cinnamon. Cook while stirring constantly for 2–3 minutes until smooth and slightly thickened. -
Add Bananas:
Gently place banana halves into the pan. Cook for 1–2 minutes per side, spooning sauce over them as they cook. -
Flambé (Optional):
Carefully add dark rum and vanilla extract. If desired and safe, ignite the rum with a long lighter to flambé. Allow flames to subside naturally. -
Add Pecans:
Stir in toasted pecans and cook for 1 more minute. -
Serve:
Scoop vanilla ice cream into bowls and top with warm bananas and spoonfuls of the brown sugar rum sauce. Serve immediately.
Notes
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Always flambé safely—turn off burner and use a long match/lighter if doing so.
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Try swapping pecans for walnuts or hazelnuts for variation.
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Best served immediately for optimal contrast of hot and cold.
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