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Bananas Foster with Extra Whipped Cream
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter
- 1 cup of brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup of dark rum
- 1/4 cup of banana liqueur
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt 1/2 cup of unsalted butter over medium heat.
- Add 1 cup of brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the melted butter, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add the sliced bananas to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring gently until the bananas are coated and slightly softened.
- Carefully add 1/4 cup of dark rum and 1/4 cup of banana liqueur to the skillet, then carefully ignite the alcohol with a long lighter or match. Allow the flames to subside.
- In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream with 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- To serve, spoon the warm bananas and sauce into serving dishes and top with a generous dollop of the whipped cream.
- Enjoy the indulgent Bananas Foster with extra whipped cream!
Bananas Foster is a classic New Orleans dessert that originated in the 1950s at Brennan's Restaurant. This decadent dish features ripe bananas sautéed in a buttery, sugary, and boozy rum sauce, then flambeed tableside for a dramatic presentation. The dish was named after Richard Foster, a friend of Owen Brennan, the restaurant's owner. The addition of extra whipped cream adds a luscious, creamy element to the already indulgent dessert. Today, the best version of this dish can still be found at Brennan's Restaurant in New Orleans, where skilled chefs expertly prepare and flambee the bananas to perfection. The key to getting this dish right lies in using ripe, firm bananas and high-quality rum for a rich, caramelized flavor. For a fun twist, some chefs also incorporate alternative methods such as grilling the bananas for a smoky flavor.
20 min
4
350 calories
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