Bananas Foster is a show-stopping dessert with a flair for the dramatic. Bananas are sautéed in a rich brown sugar and rum caramel sauce, flambéed for a touch of spectacle, then served warm over vanilla ice cream. Originally created in New Orleans, this dessert is perfect for impressing guests—or treating yourself!
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Slice the bananas and keep your ice cream ready to go—it’s a fast cook.
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In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
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Add the brown sugar and cinnamon. Stir until smooth and bubbling.
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Gently place the banana slices into the sauce.
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Cook for 1–2 minutes on each side until tender but not mushy.
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Optional Step for Dramatic Effect: Remove pan from heat. Add the rum.
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Carefully ignite with a long lighter or match. Let the flames subside (this will burn off the alcohol), about 30 seconds.
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Stir gently to combine.
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Scoop vanilla ice cream into serving bowls.
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Spoon bananas and warm sauce generously over the top.
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Nutty Crunch: Add toasted pecans or walnuts.
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Extra Vanilla: A touch of extract adds roundness.
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Boozy Bonus: Try banana liqueur instead of—or with—rum.
Ingredients
Directions
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Slice the bananas and keep your ice cream ready to go—it’s a fast cook.
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In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
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Add the brown sugar and cinnamon. Stir until smooth and bubbling.
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Gently place the banana slices into the sauce.
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Cook for 1–2 minutes on each side until tender but not mushy.
-
Optional Step for Dramatic Effect: Remove pan from heat. Add the rum.
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Carefully ignite with a long lighter or match. Let the flames subside (this will burn off the alcohol), about 30 seconds.
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Stir gently to combine.
-
Scoop vanilla ice cream into serving bowls.
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Spoon bananas and warm sauce generously over the top.
-
Nutty Crunch: Add toasted pecans or walnuts.
-
Extra Vanilla: A touch of extract adds roundness.
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Boozy Bonus: Try banana liqueur instead of—or with—rum.