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Easy Bananas Foster Recipe

Easy Bananas Foster Recipe: Flambé Fun with a Yum Twist

This Easy Bananas Foster Recipe is a quick, decadent dessert featuring caramelized bananas and rich rum sauce, perfect for impressing guests.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Caramel Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Adds richness.
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar Creates signature sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Enhances sweetness.
  • a pinch salt Balances the flavors.
  • 2 ripe but firm bananas sliced Provide base for caramelizing.
For the Creamy Addition
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream Adds luxurious richness.
For the Flambé
  • 1/4 cup dark rum Essential for flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Enhances flavor.
Optional Garnishes
  • as needed vanilla ice cream Serve warm Bananas Foster over cold.
  • as needed fresh mint leaves Brightens dessert.
  • as needed whipped cream Fluffy addition.
  • as needed toasted pecans Provides crunch.

Equipment

  • large heavy-bottomed skillet
  • long lighter

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare your cooking area, removing flammable items.
  2. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt to the melted butter, stirring until bubbling.
  4. Carefully add sliced bananas to the mixture, cooking until caramelized.
  5. Lower heat and stir in heavy cream, allowing to simmer.
  6. Add dark rum and ignite carefully, allowing flames to subside.
  7. Stir in vanilla extract and a tablespoon of cold butter.
  8. Spoon bananas and sauce over ice cream and garnish as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve immediately for best enjoyment. Store leftovers in airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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