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Banana Foster with Vanilla Ice Cream
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1/2 cup of brown sugar
- 1/4 cup of unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup of dark rum
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
- 4 scoops of vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt 1/4 cup of unsalted butter over medium heat.
- Add 4 sliced ripe bananas to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes, stirring gently.
- Sprinkle 1/2 cup of brown sugar over the bananas and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is melted and the bananas are caramelized, about 3-4 minutes.
- Carefully add 1/4 cup of dark rum to the skillet and allow it to warm for a few seconds, then carefully ignite the rum with a long lighter or match. Let the flames die down.
- Sprinkle in 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg, and stir gently to combine.
- Divide the banana mixture among 4 serving dishes, and top each with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Bananas Foster is a classic New Orleans dessert that originated in the 1950s at Brennan's Restaurant. Created by Chef Paul Blangé, this decadent dish features ripe bananas sautéed in a buttery, sugary, and rum-infused sauce. The dish is then flambeed tableside for a dramatic presentation. The addition of a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream adds a delightful contrast to the warm, caramelized bananas. Today, the best version of this dish can still be found at Brennan's, where it's prepared with precision and flair. The key to nailing this dessert is achieving the perfect balance of sweetness and boozy richness in the sauce.
20 min
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300 calories
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