Description
A delightful fusion of warm caramelized bananas and rich vanilla ice cream, perfect for celebrations and cozy family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup dark rum
- 2 medium bananas (sliced lengthwise, then cut in quarters)
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium-sized skillet over medium-low heat.
- Add the brown sugar and whisk until it dissolves. This will take about 3 minutes.
- Add the vanilla extract, cinnamon, and rum.
- Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the mixture starts to thicken.
- While the sauce cooks, slice the bananas.
- When the butter/sugar mixture begins to bubble, reduce the heat to low and add the bananas to the pan.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the pan from heat, stir in walnuts, then let the mixture cool a bit to thicken.
- Portion ½ cup of vanilla ice cream into 4 dessert bowls.
- Divide the bananas foster equally between the four bowls and serve immediately.
Notes
For a boozy touch, feel free to add a splash more rum, but do so cautiously. Walnuts are optional for a nut-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg