Description
Discover the magic of Bananas Foster, a classic dessert that transforms ripe bananas into a warm, caramelized delight. Flambéed with dark rum and served over creamy vanilla ice cream, this dish offers an unforgettable taste experience rich in flavor and flair. Perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself, every bite embodies culinary enchantment.
Ingredients
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- 2 ripe bananas (yellow with few brown spots)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup dark brown sugar
- ¼ cup dark rum
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Slice the ripe bananas diagonally into thick pieces (about one inch wide).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until bubbling.
- Stir in the dark brown sugar until it dissolves into a caramel-like sauce.
- Gently add banana slices and cook for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Carefully pour in the dark rum and flambé it using a long lighter; let the flames subside.
- Sprinkle ground cinnamon into the mixture and stir gently.
- Serve immediately over scoops of vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Flambéing
- Cuisine: New Orleans
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (180g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg