American Bananas Foster (Caramelized Bananas with Ice Cream)

Name: American Bananas Foster (Caramelized Bananas with Ice Cream)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 medium ripe bananas; 113 g unsalted butter; 100 g packed light brown sugar; 2.5 g ground cinnamon; 60 ml dark rum; 30 ml banana liqueur (optional); 500 g vanilla ice cream

Difficulty

easy

Time

25m

Price Category

average

Calories

Medium

Bananas Foster is a classic American dessert originating from New Orleans, offering an irresistible combination of caramelized bananas and vanilla ice cream. The bananas are cooked in butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon, then flambéed with rum, resulting in a spectacular and delicious finish. This sweet, warm, and creamy delight is a perfect choice for a special occasion or a simple weekend indulgence. Prepare this iconic dessert and impress your guests with its rich flavors and stunning presentation!

ingredients

4 Servings

8 medium ripe bananas113 g unsalted butter100 g packed light brown sugar2.5 g ground cinnamon60 ml dark rum30 ml banana liqueur (optional)500 g vanilla ice cream

Steps

Prepare Bananas

Peel the bananas and cut them in half lengthwise, then crosswise, yielding four pieces per banana. Prepare the vanilla ice cream as well.

Make Caramel Sauce

In a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or cast-iron pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and cinnamon, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves and the sauce begins to bubble, about 2-3 minutes.

Add Bananas

Carefully place the banana pieces into the caramel sauce. Cook for about 1-2 minutes on each side, until slightly softened and coated with the sauce. Be careful not to overcook them, so they don't fall apart.

Flambé and Serve

Remove the pan from the heat. Pour in the dark rum (and optional banana liqueur). Carefully ignite the sauce at the edge of the pan with a long match or lighter. Allow the alcohol to burn off (the flames will subside on their own, taking about 30 seconds). Once the flames have died down, gently stir the bananas in the sauce. Serve the warm caramelized bananas immediately over scoops of vanilla ice cream.

Extra Tips

► Use ripe but not overly soft bananas to ensure they hold their shape during cooking.

► Before flambéing, make sure your pan is hot enough and keep your face away when adding the rum.

► Serve Bananas Foster immediately while the bananas are warm and the ice cream is cold to enjoy the contrasting textures and temperatures.

Nutrition

	Per 100g	Per Serving 200g
Calories	280-380 kcal	560-760 kcal
Protein	2-4g	4-8g
Fat	15-25g	30-50g
Carbohydrate	40-60g	80-120g
Fiber	2-3g	4-6g
Sugar	30-50g	60-100g