Print

Classic Restaurant-Style Bananas Foster: The Ultimate 10-Minute Flambé Dessert

Close-up of caramelized bananas foster topped with two scoops of vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce.
Print Recipe
Save Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Make the iconic New Orleans dessert, Bananas Foster, at home in under 10 minutes. This recipe features bananas caramelized in a rich sauce of butter, brown sugar, and rum, then served warm over vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 firm, ripe bananas, peeled and sliced lengthwise
  • 1/4 cup dark rum (such as Myers’s or Gosling’s)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Instructions

  1. Place the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Allow the butter 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 into a sauce, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add the sliced bananas to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until the bananas are lightly softened and coated in the caramel sauce.
  4. Remove the skillet from the heat. Pour the dark rum over the bananas.
  5. Return the skillet to the heat. Carefully ignite the rum with a long match or lighter. Let the flames burn out naturally. This process cooks off the alcohol and leaves the rum flavor.
  6. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
  7. Immediately spoon the warm Bananas Foster sauce and bananas over scoops of vanilla ice cream. Serve right away.

Notes

  • For a non-alcoholic version, substitute the rum with 1/4 cup of banana liqueur or use an extra 1/4 cup of water mixed with 1 teaspoon of rum extract.
  • If you are interested in structured eating plans, look into options like a keto meal plan delivery for variety.
  • Use firm bananas; overly ripe bananas will break down too quickly in the sauce.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://www.unfoldrecipes.com/bananas-foster-classic-restaurant-style-recipe/