Irresistible Bananas Foster Ice Cream in Just 10 Minutes

This Bananas Foster Ice Cream blends caramelized bananas and rich vanilla ice cream for a quick, delightful dessert experience.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Caramel Sauce

4 tablespoons Butter substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free
0.5 cup Brown Sugar dark brown sugar for deeper flavor
0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon omit for a mellow flavor
1 pinch Salt swap with sea salt or omit

For the Flambé

2 pieces Bananas ensure they are ripe
0.25 cup Rum or 1 tsp of rum extract for non-alcoholic

For Serving

4 cups Vanilla Ice Cream use your favorite brand

Equipment

large heavy-bottomed pan
long-handled lighter

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Melt the Butter: Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large, heavy-bottomed pan over low heat, about 2 minutes.
Create the Caramel Sauce: Add ½ cup of brown sugar, ½ teaspoon of cinnamon, and a pinch of salt to the melted butter. Whisk for 3 to 5 minutes until smooth and bubbly.
Add the Bananas: Peel and quarter 2 ripe bananas, fold them into the caramel sauce, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until tender.
Flambé the Sauce: Remove from heat, add ¼ cup of rum, ignite carefully, and allow flames to extinguish within 30 to 60 seconds.
Serve the Dessert: Scoop vanilla ice cream into bowls, top with flambéed bananas and drizzle with caramel sauce. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Serve immediately for the best experience while bananas are warm and ice cream is cold.

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