Banana Foster

Classic Bananas Foster with caramelized bananas in rum sauce. Elegant dessert that's surprisingly easy to make.

Prep: 10min
Cook: 10min
Serves: 4
easy
385 cal
Caramelized bananas in skillet with ice cream

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Ingredients

  • 4 large Ripe bananassliced diagonally
  • 4 tablespoons Butter
  • 1/2 cup Brown sugarpacked
  • 1/4 cup Heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup Dark rum
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 4 scoops Vanilla ice creamfor serving
  • Pinch Salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add brown sugar and cook 2-3 minutes until melted.

  3. 3

    Stir in cream, cinnamon, and salt.

  4. 4

    Add banana slices and cook 2-3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Remove from heat, add rum and vanilla, return to heat briefly.

  6. 6

    Serve immediately over vanilla ice cream.

💡 Pro Tips

Use bananas that are ripe but still firm so they hold their shape.

🔄 Variations

Serve over pound cake, waffles, or French toast instead of ice cream.

🏠 Storage

Best served immediately while warm. Sauce can be made ahead and reheated gently.