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Heavenly Bananas Foster


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  • Author: chef-caterina
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful dessert of caramelized bananas and rum sauce served over vanilla ice cream, perfect for any special occasion.


Ingredients

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  • 0.25 cup butter (room temperature)
  • 0.666 cup dark brown sugar
  • 3.5 tablespoons rum
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 bananas, peeled and sliced
  • 0.25 cup coarsely chopped walnuts (optional)
  • 1 pint vanilla ice cream

Instructions

  1. Gather all ingredients.
  2. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Stir in the brown sugar, rum, vanilla extract, and cinnamon; bring to a low boil.
  4. Add the bananas and walnuts; cook until bananas soften.
  5. Serve warm banana mixture over scoops of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

For safety, follow flambéing precautions. Use ripe bananas for best flavor.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg