Imagine transforming ordinary bananas into a decadent, restaurant-worthy dessert in just 15 minutes! This Easy Bananas Foster Topping is the secret weapon every home cook needs to instantly elevate their dessert game. With a magical combination of caramelized bananas, rich rum-infused sauce, and a hint of cinnamon, this recipe turns a simple scoop of vanilla ice cream into a gourmet experience that'll have everyone begging for seconds.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Cuisine: Cajun
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup rum
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and have them measured and ready before starting. Select ripe bananas that are yellow with some brown spots for maximum sweetness.
- In a large skillet or sauté pan, melt butter over medium heat until it starts to foam and become slightly golden.
- Add brown sugar to the melted butter and stir continuously until the sugar dissolves and creates a smooth caramel-like sauce, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Slice bananas diagonally into 1/2-inch thick pieces and gently add them to the butter-sugar mixture.
- Cook bananas for 2-3 minutes, carefully turning them once to ensure they are evenly coated and begin to caramelize.
- Remove the pan from direct heat and carefully add rum. If cooking on a gas stove, tilt the pan slightly to ignite the rum, creating a flame that will burn off the alcohol.
- Sprinkle ground cinnamon over the bananas and gently stir to combine all ingredients.
- Serve immediately over scoops of cold vanilla ice cream, spooning the warm sauce generously over the top.
- Garnish with additional cinnamon if desired and serve while the sauce is still warm for the best flavor and texture.
Tips
- Banana Selection is Key: Choose bananas that are ripe but not overripe - yellow with some brown spots ensures maximum sweetness and perfect caramelization.
- Safety First with Rum: If you're uncomfortable flambéing, you can simmer the rum to burn off alcohol or use rum extract for flavor.
- Temperature Control: Keep your heat at medium to prevent burning the butter and sugar mixture. Watch the caramel carefully as it can quickly go from golden to burnt.
- Serve Immediately: This dessert is best enjoyed right after cooking while the sauce is warm and the bananas are perfectly caramelized.
- Customize Your Topping: Feel free to experiment by adding a sprinkle of chopped nuts or a dash of nutmeg for extra flavor complexity.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 291kcal
Carbohydrates: 32g
Protein: 1g
Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 33mg
