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Bananas Foster
Bananas Foster is a classic New Orleans dessert featuring bananas sautéed in a buttery, rum-infused caramel sauce and served with vanilla ice cream. This decadent treat is perfect for impressing guests at a dinner party or enjoying a special treat.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Flambéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup banana liqueur
4 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced lengthwise
1/4 cup dark rum
1 pint vanilla ice cream
Instructions
1. Melt Butter:
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and cinnamon, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is bubbly.
2. Add Bananas:
- Stir in the banana liqueur, then add the banana slices. Cook for about 2 minutes, gently turning the bananas to coat them in the sauce.
3. Flambé:
- Carefully add the dark rum to the skillet. Using a long-handled lighter, ignite the rum. Allow the flames to burn off, which will take about 30 seconds.
4. Serve:
- Remove the skillet from heat. Serve the bananas and sauce immediately over bowls of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Be very careful when igniting the rum. Ensure you are not under a range hood or flammable surface.
For a non-alcoholic version, omit the banana liqueur and rum, and add a teaspoon of vanilla extract.
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