Chef John's Bananas Foster

Chef John's Bananas Foster
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    20 mins
  • SERVING
    2 People
  • VIEWS
    100

Transport yourself to the heart of New Orleans with this decadent and delightful Bananas Foster. A symphony of caramelized bananas, rich brown sugar, and a touch of flambéed rum create an unforgettable dessert experience in mere minutes.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    59 g
  • Cholesterol
    55 mg
  • Fiber
    4 g
  • Protein
    2 g
  • Saturated Fat
    13 g
  • Sodium
    27 mg
  • Sugar
    45 g
  • Fat
    20 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Image Step 01
01 Step

Recipe View In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter and brown sugar, stirring until the butter is melted and the mixture begins to bubble. (3-5 minutes)

Image Step 02
02 Step

Recipe View Place the bananas, cut-side down, into the simmering brown sugar mixture. Cook until golden brown, about 30 seconds. Flip and cook until golden on the other side, about 30 seconds. Turn off the heat.

Image Step 03
03 Step

Recipe View With the heat off, carefully pour the rum and banana liqueur into the skillet. Return the heat to medium-high or high and cook until the alcohol ignites and flames. (1-3 minutes) Carefully add the cinnamon. When the flames subside, remove the skillet from the heat.

Image Step 04
04 Step

Recipe View Scoop vanilla ice cream into two serving bowls. Divide the warm banana mixture evenly between the bowls. Garnish each with a sprig of fresh mint and serve immediately.

For an extra layer of flavor, try using spiced rum instead of dark rum.
Be extremely cautious when igniting the rum. Ensure there are no flammable objects nearby and have a lid ready to smother the flames if necessary.
Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast between the warm bananas and the cold ice cream.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.9/ 5 ( 33 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Rosalyn Stokesbogan

    Easy to follow and absolutely delicious. I made it for a dinner party, and everyone raved about it.

  • Ava Jacobs

    This recipe was a hit! The flambé was impressive, and the flavors were amazing.

  • Cole Wehner

    I accidentally used too much rum, and the flames were a bit scary, but the dessert still turned out great! Just be careful with the alcohol.

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