Indulge in the delightful combination of caramelized bananas, rich vanilla ice cream, and luscious caramel sauce with these Bananas Foster Sundaes. What sets this recipe apart is the decadent flavor profile created by the caramelization process, which intensifies the sweetness of the bananas and adds depth to the dessert. Key ingredients like ripe bananas, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and rum work harmoniously to bring out the best flavors in this classic dessert.
Prep time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 10 minutes | Total time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup dark rum
- Vanilla ice cream
- Caramel sauce
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Maraschino cherries (optional)
- Chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the sliced bananas to the skillet and cook until they begin to soften, about 2-3 minutes.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon over the bananas, stirring gently to coat.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the sugar has dissolved and the bananas are caramelized.
- Carefully add the rum to the skillet and ignite with a long-handled lighter or match (optional, but traditional).
- Allow the flames to subside, stirring the bananas gently until the sauce thickens slightly.
- To serve, place a scoop of vanilla ice cream in each serving dish, top with the warm bananas and sauce.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce and garnish with whipped cream, maraschino cherries, and chopped nuts if desired.
How to serve
Serve immediately while the bananas and sauce are warm, and the ice cream is cold for the perfect contrast of temperatures and textures.
Nutritional information per serving
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
- Sodium: 55mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 45g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 35g
- Protein: 2g