Easy Bananas Foster
A nostalgic dessert featuring sautéed bananas in a buttery rum sauce served over creamy vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup dark rum
- 2 medium bananas (sliced lengthwise, then cut in quarters)
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium-sized skillet over medium-low heat.
- Add the brown sugar and whisk until it dissolves, about 3 minutes.
- Add the vanilla extract, cinnamon, and rum, cooking for an additional 5-7 minutes until the mixture thickens.
- Slice the bananas while the sauce cooks.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the bananas to the pan when the mixture begins to bubble. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in walnuts, allowing the mixture to cool slightly to thicken.
- Portion ½ cup of vanilla ice cream into 4 dessert bowls.
- Divide the bananas foster equally between the bowls and serve immediately.
Notes
Tip: Serve hot for the best experience while the sauce is warm and the ice cream starts to melt slightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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