Bananas Foster

Bananas Foster is a dessert made from vanilla ice cream and bananas. The bananas are cooked with sugar and butter then alcohol is added and lit. Its rich bold flavors can be credited to its origins, beautiful Louisiana…

Ingredients (for 2)

  • 1 ½ bananas
  • 1 cup vanilla ice cream
  • 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp rum
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp butter

Directions

  • Take ice cream from freezer and put aside to thaw while preparing bananas
  • Heat skillet and put in butter, rum, cinnamon and sugar and cook for 4-6 minutes until bubbly and sugar has dissolved
  • Slice and add bananas to mixture and cook for 2 minutes; swirl skillet to combine
  • Scoop ice cream into cup or bowl and top with banana along with sauce; serve right away!

Tips from the Chef

  • If you have banana liqueur you may add it to the mixture
  • The finished dessert may also be topped with a variety of nuts