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A spectacular New Orleans classic where bananas are sautéed in a rich sauce of butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon, then flambéed with rum and served warm over vanilla ice cream. An unforgettable dessert ready in minutes!
For 4 servings
Prepare Bananas and Ice Cream
Create the Caramel Sauce
Cook the Bananas
Flambé the Sauce (Use Caution)
A spectacular New Orleans classic where bananas are sautéed in a rich sauce of butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon, then flambéed with rum and served warm over vanilla ice cream. An unforgettable dessert ready in minutes!
This cajun_creole recipe takes 15 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 492.27 calories per serving with 3.21g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for dessert.
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Serve Immediately
Omit the rum and banana liqueur. Replace them with 1/4 cup of apple juice or orange juice and 1 teaspoon of rum extract for flavor. Simmer for 1-2 minutes before serving.
While dark rum is classic, you can experiment with brandy, cognac, or even a spiced rum for a different flavor profile.
Add 1/4 cup of toasted, chopped pecans or walnuts to the caramel sauce along with the bananas for a delicious crunch.
Add a pinch of nutmeg or a dash of allspice along with the cinnamon to give the sauce more warmth and complexity.
Bananas are an excellent source of potassium, an essential mineral and electrolyte that is vital for heart health, blood pressure regulation, and proper muscle function.
The combination of natural sugars from the bananas and added sugars in the sauce provides a rapid source of energy, making this a satisfying treat after a meal.
A typical serving of Bananas Foster, including the ice cream, contains approximately 450-550 calories, depending on the exact amounts of butter, sugar, and ice cream used.
Bananas Foster is an indulgent dessert and is high in sugar and saturated fat, so it should be considered a treat to be enjoyed in moderation. The bananas do provide potassium and fiber, but the overall dish is not considered a health food.
No, flambéing is optional. It adds a dramatic presentation and deepens the flavor, but it's not essential. You can achieve a similar taste by simply allowing the rum to simmer in the sauce for a minute or two to cook off the alcohol.
A good quality dark rum is traditionally used and highly recommended for its rich, molasses-like flavor that complements the caramel sauce. Spiced rum can also be a fun alternative.
Bananas Foster is best made and served immediately. The texture of the bananas will degrade, and the sauce can separate if made too far in advance. The contrast between the hot sauce and cold ice cream is a key part of the experience.
If you don't have banana liqueur, you can simply omit it and add an extra splash of dark rum. Alternatively, a touch of vanilla extract or another fruit liqueur like Grand Marnier could work.
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